Roxboro, NC vs Troy, NC

Troy is moderately more affordable than Roxboro, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Roxboro scores 69 compared to 60 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roxboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Roxboro is $787/month compared to $554/month in Troy — a 42% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Troy is more affordable at $134,500 median vs $138,700.

Median household income in Roxboro is $39,283 compared to $60,167 in Troy (-34.7%). Troy offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Roxboro spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Troy.