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Is Canton, GA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8435% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,378about $7,198/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$407,80023% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,720 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 106 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Canton
$1,843
Stockbridge
$2,184
Hinesville
$1,935
Kennesaw
$2,386
Dalton
$1,316
Evans
$2,297
Tucker
$1,705

How much do households earn in Canton?

Under $25k
11.3%
$25k–50k
17.9%
$50k–100k
37.2%
$100k–150k
19.7%
$150k+
7.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Canton

SizeCantonU.S. average
Studio$1,399$1,338
1 bedroom$1,362$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,615$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,940$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,123$2,098

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

How expensive is Canton overall?

Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
89
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
93
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Canton

🏛️ Property tax$2,548a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$148a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Canton

Commute to work27.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home55.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Canton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $987 a month less.

Renting
$1,843
Owning
$2,830

Owning assumes a typical $407,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Canton, GA?

Renting in Canton costs a median of about $1,843 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,720 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Canton cheap or expensive?

Canton is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $86,378. It ranks 106th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Canton?

The median homeowner in Canton pays $2,548 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Canton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Canton?

The median home value in Canton is $407,800, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

35,741 people live in Canton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.