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Is North Canton, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,31925% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,239about $6,520/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$201,20040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% 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 $52,760 a year. That is $25 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 159 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Canton
$1,319
Portsmouth
$519
Streetsboro
$1,910
Tiffin
$1,082
Ashtabula
$852
Aurora
$3,500+
New Philadelphia
$936

How much do households earn in North Canton?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
21.0%
$50k–100k
37.7%
$100k–150k
13.9%
$150k+
8.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Canton

SizeNorth CantonU.S. average
Studio$925$1,338
1 bedroom$1,026$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,199$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,276$1,698
4 bedrooms$843$2,098

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

How expensive is North Canton 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 North Canton, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Canton

🏛️ Property tax$2,717a year · 1.35% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$103a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Canton

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Canton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $77 a month less.

Renting
$1,319
Owning
$1,396

Owning assumes a typical $201,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,120 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Canton, OH?

Renting in North Canton costs a median of about $1,319 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,760 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Canton cheap or expensive?

North Canton is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $78,239. It ranks 159th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Canton?

The median homeowner in North Canton pays $2,717 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.

Is North Canton 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 North Canton?

The median home value in North Canton is $201,200, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

17,727 people live in North Canton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.