Canton, GA vs Port Wentworth, GA

Port Wentworth is moderately more affordable than Canton, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 114 compared to 100 for Port Wentworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Canton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $1,592/month compared to $1,648/month in Port Wentworth — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Canton has cheaper rent, Port Wentworth actually has lower median home values ($204,900 vs $369,700).

Median household income in Canton is $81,642 compared to $78,861 in Port Wentworth (+3.5%). Canton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Port Wentworth.