Canton, GA vs Roswell, GA

Canton is moderately more affordable than Roswell, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 114 compared to 130 for Roswell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roswell 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 $1,707/month in Roswell — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $369,700 median vs $520,500.

Median household income in Canton is $81,642 compared to $124,422 in Roswell (-34.4%). While Roswell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in Roswell.