Canton, OK vs Locust Grove, OK

Canton, OK and Locust Grove, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Canton scores 60 while Locust Grove scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $773/month compared to $667/month in Locust Grove — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Locust Grove has cheaper rent, Canton actually has lower median home values ($69,700 vs $103,500).

Median household income in Canton is $61,818 compared to $44,853 in Locust Grove (+37.8%). 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 15% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Locust Grove.