Canton, OK vs Helena, OK

Helena is moderately more affordable than Canton, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 60 compared to 55 for Helena, 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 $773/month compared to $568/month in Helena — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Helena has cheaper rent, Canton actually has lower median home values ($69,700 vs $80,500).

Median household income in Canton is $61,818 compared to $64,286 in Helena (-3.8%). Helena offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 10.6% in Helena.