salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 13.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,640 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 9 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Canton?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Canton
| Size | Canton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $479 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,015 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,721 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Canton overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Canton, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Canton
Life in Canton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Canton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $334 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $183,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Canton, NY?
Renting in Canton costs a median of about $941 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Canton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,640 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Canton cheap or expensive?
Canton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.9% of the typical household income of $66,925. It ranks 9th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Canton?
The median homeowner in Canton pays $5,511 a year in property taxes, about 3.00% of the median home value.
Is Canton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above 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 $183,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
7,167 people live in Canton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.