Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 5.2% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,607 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Troy
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Altoona, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower