Canton, OH
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$57,609
across all roles
Cost Index
69
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$920/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
7/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Canton?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.90× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 69 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,657/mo, Canton is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
69
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$920
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,657
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$50,575
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.90×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Canton
By gross annual salary
- $181,180
- $180,256
- $178,999
- $175,809
- $173,861
- $173,851
- $172,088
- $169,567
- $163,131
- $161,136
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,174/mo
- $9,118/mo
- $9,041/mo
- $8,847/mo
- $8,729/mo
- $8,728/mo
- $8,621/mo
- $8,467/mo
- $8,076/mo
- $7,954/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Canton
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.