Tarrant, AL vs Troy, AL

Tarrant is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Tarrant scores 67 compared to 78 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 Tarrant is $838/month compared to $943/month in Troy — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tarrant is more affordable at $113,800 median vs $214,100.

Median household income in Tarrant is $38,861 compared to $47,595 in Troy (-18.4%). 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 Tarrant spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Troy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.9°F vs 64.5°F). Tarrant receives more rainfall at 56.6" per year compared to 54.6" in Troy.