Rochester, IL vs Troy, IL

Troy is moderately more affordable than Rochester, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Rochester scores 92 compared to 85 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rochester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rochester is $1,333/month compared to $1,060/month in Troy — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Troy is more affordable at $240,800 median vs $241,900.

Median household income in Rochester is $112,689 compared to $97,825 in Troy (+15.2%). While Rochester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rochester spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Troy.

Climate-wise, Troy is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54°F in Rochester. Troy receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 38" in Rochester.