Troy, MO vs Wright City, MO

Wright City is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Troy scores 83 compared to 77 for Wright City, 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 Troy is $1,051/month compared to $861/month in Wright City — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wright City has cheaper rent, Troy actually has lower median home values ($212,100 vs $216,800).

Median household income in Troy is $75,777 compared to $74,833 in Wright City (+1.3%). Troy does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Troy spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Wright City.