Canton, MN vs Truman, MN

Canton is moderately more affordable than Truman, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 57 compared to 67 for Truman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Truman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $583/month compared to $942/month in Truman — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $88,400 median vs $100,200.

Median household income in Canton is $50,556 compared to $59,095 in Truman (-14.4%). The higher salaries in Truman partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Truman.