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Cost of Living in Canton, GA

Population 35,741 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,680
Median home value$407,800
Median household income$80,091

The median rent in Canton, GA is $1,680/month, 21% higher than the Georgia median and 19% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $407,800, 23% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $80,091 a year, 4% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $67,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,062/mo

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Canton vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

CantonGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$1,680$1,393$1,413
Median home value$407,800$303,300$332,700
Median household income$80,091$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate55.6%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.3%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate12.9%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%5.1%5.2%
Work from home19.7%15.9%15.1%
Median age34.537.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Canton, GA?

The median gross rent in Canton, GA is $1,680 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Canton, GA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $67,200 a year in gross income.

Is Canton, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 19% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.1 times the median household income.

Other cities in Georgia

Atlanta, GARent $1,711 · Income $85,652Columbus, GARent $1,106 · Income $58,073Augusta-Richmond County, GARent $1,142 · Income $55,485Macon-Bibb County, GARent $1,066 · Income $51,234Savannah, GARent $1,382 · Income $57,137Athens-Clarke County, GARent $1,219 · Income $52,974

Cities with a similar cost of living

Modesto, CARent $1,690 · Income $79,891Garfield, NJRent $1,688 · Income $79,700Middletown, NYRent $1,661 · Income $79,346North Las Vegas, NVRent $1,705 · Income $79,542Brockton, MARent $1,641 · Income $80,115SeaTac, WARent $1,660 · Income $81,104

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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