Midvale, ID vs Troy, ID

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Midvale is 15.7% cheaper than Troy. With a cost index of 70 vs 84, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Midvale to Troy should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Midvale is $694/month compared to $958/month in Troy — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Midvale is more affordable at $208,300 median vs $270,800.

Median household income in Midvale is $48,281 compared to $87,589 in Troy (-44.9%). 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 Midvale spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Troy.