Satsuma, AL vs Troy, AL

Troy is moderately more affordable than Satsuma, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Satsuma scores 85 compared to 78 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Satsuma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Satsuma is $1,224/month compared to $943/month in Troy — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Troy has cheaper rent, Satsuma actually has lower median home values ($199,800 vs $214,100).

Median household income in Satsuma is $97,550 compared to $47,595 in Troy (+105%). While Satsuma is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Satsuma spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Troy.

Climate-wise, Satsuma is notably warmer with an average of 69.1°F compared to 64.5°F in Troy. Satsuma receives more rainfall at 60.5" per year compared to 54.6" in Troy.