Malad City, ID vs Troy, ID

Malad City is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Malad City scores 79 compared to 84 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 Malad City is $965/month compared to $958/month in Troy — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Troy has cheaper rent, Malad City actually has lower median home values ($210,300 vs $270,800).

Median household income in Malad City is $75,500 compared to $87,589 in Troy (-13.8%). 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 Malad City spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Troy.