Canton, IL vs Stone Park, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Canton is 26.2% cheaper than Stone Park. With a cost index of 67 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Canton to Stone Park should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $814/month compared to $1,222/month in Stone Park — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $106,900 median vs $218,300.

Median household income in Canton is $54,881 compared to $75,165 in Stone Park (-27%). While Stone Park 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, less than the 19.5% in Stone Park.