Liberty, MO vs Troy, MO

Troy is moderately more affordable than Liberty, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Liberty scores 90 compared to 83 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Liberty can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Liberty is $1,164/month compared to $1,051/month in Troy — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Troy is more affordable at $212,100 median vs $267,900.

Median household income in Liberty is $95,425 compared to $75,777 in Troy (+25.9%). While Liberty is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Liberty spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Troy.