Canton, IL vs Fairfield, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fairfield is 15.5% cheaper than Canton. With a cost index of 58 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fairfield to Canton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $814/month compared to $558/month in Fairfield — a 46% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $91,800 median vs $106,900.

Median household income in Canton is $54,881 compared to $41,026 in Fairfield (+33.8%). While Canton 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 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Fairfield.