Troy, NH vs Walpole, NH

Walpole is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Troy scores 91 compared to 85 for Walpole, 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 $1,200/month compared to $516/month in Walpole — a 133% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Walpole has cheaper rent, Troy actually has lower median home values ($201,000 vs $380,000).

Median household income in Troy is $90,938 compared to $71,563 in Walpole (+27.1%). 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 Troy spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Walpole.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.4°F vs 45.5°F). Troy receives more rainfall at 46.4" per year compared to 40.3" in Walpole.