Cost of living in Canton, Ohio
Stark County, OH
Population 373,764 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Canton
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Canton
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Canton
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Canton
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Canton
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Canton
State and local tax rates for Ohio.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Canton
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Canton
What it costs to live in Canton each month.
- Rent $755
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $480
- State tax $31
- Rent $978
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $746
- State tax $91
- Rent $1,229
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $746
- State tax $91
Frequently asked questions about Canton
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Canton?
In Canton, Ohio, a one-bedroom apartment averages $755 per month, a two-bedroom averages $978 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,229 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Canton?
In Canton, Ohio, the average household income is $65,740 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,433 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Canton?
The estimated cost of living in Canton, Ohio is approximately $2,630 per month for a single person, $3,922 for a couple, $6,302 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Canton?
The combined sales tax rate in Canton, Ohio is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.
Is Canton an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Canton, Ohio would need approximately $2,630 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,740 per year ($5,478 per month). Canton is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Canton?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Canton, Ohio is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Canton?
The average home value in Canton, Ohio is $177,700, with average annual property taxes of $2,342, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Canton compare to other areas?
You can compare Canton, Ohio with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Canton is in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP