Canton, OH at a glance
Median household income
$43,188$3,599 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Canton, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Canton, OH? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Canton-Massillon, OH MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $749 | $8,988 | $29,960 | 20.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $846 | $10,152 | $33,840 | 23.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,086 | $13,032 | $43,440 | 30.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,371 | $16,452 | $54,840 | 38.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,451 | $17,412 | $58,040 | 40.3% |
What a typical income covers in Canton, OH
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $43,188 a year ($3,599 a month before tax).
What $43,188 leaves after Ohio taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Ohio
Living in Canton, OH: common questions
What is the median household income in Canton, OH?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Canton, OH is $43,188 per year (approximately $3,599 per month).
What is the average rent in Canton, OH?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $749 for a studio, $846 for one bedroom, $1,086 for two, $1,371 for three and $1,451 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Canton, OH expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10.6% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 89.4, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Canton, OH?
To keep a $1,086 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $43,440 a year, or $3,620 a month. That is 101% of what the typical household in Canton, OH earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Canton, OH?
On the local median income of $43,188 ($3,599 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,800 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,080 for everything else and $720 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,086 takes 60% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Canton, OH?
Homes in Ohio paid 19.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $173. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.