Atwater, MN vs Canton, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Canton is 17.9% cheaper than Atwater. With a cost index of 57 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Canton to Atwater should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Atwater is $736/month compared to $583/month in Canton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $88,400 median vs $144,300.

Median household income in Atwater is $66,071 compared to $50,556 in Canton (+30.7%). While Atwater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwater spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Canton.