St. Clair, MO vs Troy, MO

St. Clair is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. St. Clair scores 71 compared to 83 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 St. Clair is $874/month compared to $1,051/month in Troy — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Clair is more affordable at $134,100 median vs $212,100.

Median household income in St. Clair is $40,933 compared to $75,777 in Troy (-46%). 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 St. Clair spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Troy.