What is a pro or con of living in Troy, Illinoiscompared to Ballwin, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Troy.

What salary do I need to live in Troy, Illinois copmared to Ballwin, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Ballwin, Missouri could decrease to $44,123 in Troy, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Ballwin, Missouri vs. Troy, Illinois

Q: Is it expensive to live in Troy, Illinois compared to Ballwin, Missouri?

Overall, Troy, Illinois is cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Illinois is 11.8% cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,123 in Troy, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Troy, Illinois is cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Troy
than in Ballwin, Missouri

Ballwin, MO vs. Troy, IL

Compared to Ballwin, Troy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.0% lower

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0.4% lower

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

1.4% lower

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Personal

4.6% lower

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