2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Troy, MT vs Talkeetna, AK

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Is it cheaper to live in Talkeetna or is it cheaper to live in Troy?
- Talkeetna is 24.5% more expensive than Troy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Talkeetna or Troy?
- Talkeetna housing costs are 44.0% less expensive than Troy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Troy or is Health Care more affordable in Talkeetna.
- Health related expenses are 26.2% more in Talkeetna.
 Troy, MTTalkeetna, AKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.8100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock127.2100
 Housing93.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$206,000$338,100
 Utilities82  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock126.1100
 Miscellaneous76.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Troy    6 Reviews

Pros -Close to the mountains; lots of room to roam. -Mild climate -Decent established trail system (hiking and mountain biking) -Cross Country Ski club & groomed  More

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Over 6 years ago

Troy is a good vacation spot but not for full time living. It’s a beautiful area but so are most mountainous areas. Cons- lots of poverty, poor health care, fires make  More

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Troy has similar problems to all towns. Let's take a look at what Troy really has to offer. The Cabinet Mountains are a narrow line of snow capped peaks, glacial lakes,  More

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Reviews for Talkeetna    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We were lucky enough to stay in Talkeetna for a week. We rented a cabin on a lake thru Airbnb. People were friendly and groceries and shops were close by. Can’t wait to  More

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