Tilton Northfield, NH vs Troy, NH

Tilton Northfield is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Tilton Northfield scores 84 compared to 91 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 Tilton Northfield is $967/month compared to $1,200/month in Troy — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tilton Northfield has cheaper rent, Troy actually has lower median home values ($201,000 vs $207,800).

Median household income in Tilton Northfield is $59,902 compared to $90,938 in Troy (-34.1%). 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 Tilton Northfield spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Troy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.2°F vs 46.4°F). Troy receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 42" in Tilton Northfield.