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Is Troy, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,41120% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,233about $6,186/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$217,40035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,440 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 185 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Troy
$1,411
$1,417
$1,173
$1,615
$1,386
$2,413

How much do households earn in Troy?

Under $25k
18.2%
$25k–50k
21.4%
$50k–100k
33.2%
$100k–150k
16.1%
$150k+
8.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Troy

SizeTroyU.S. average
1 bedroom$879$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,038$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,356$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,694$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Troy overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Troy, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Troy

🏛️ Property tax$1,850a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Troy

Commute to work21.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree33.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Troy?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $97 a month less.

Renting
$1,411
Owning
$1,508

Owning assumes a typical $217,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Troy, OH?

Renting in Troy costs a median of about $1,411 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Troy?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,440 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Troy cheap or expensive?

Troy is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $74,233. It ranks 185th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Troy?

The median homeowner in Troy pays $1,850 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Troy more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Troy?

The median home value in Troy is $217,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

26,842 people live in Troy. Numbers are typical (middle) values.