Higginsville, MO vs Troy, MO

Higginsville is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Higginsville scores 73 compared to 83 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Higginsville is $901/month compared to $1,051/month in Troy — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Higginsville is more affordable at $163,700 median vs $212,100.

Median household income in Higginsville is $76,409 compared to $75,777 in Troy (+0.8%). Higginsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Higginsville spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Troy.