Alvin, Texas vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 1.6% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,201 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Troy
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Alvin, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher