Lampasas, TX vs Troy, TX

Lampasas is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Lampasas scores 75 compared to 82 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 Lampasas is $867/month compared to $1,141/month in Troy — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lampasas has cheaper rent, Troy actually has lower median home values ($188,200 vs $197,000).

Median household income in Lampasas is $63,173 compared to $81,193 in Troy (-22.2%). While Troy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lampasas spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Troy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.5°F vs 67.1°F). Troy receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 28.4" in Lampasas.