Canton, SD vs Clear Lake, SD

Clear Lake is moderately more affordable than Canton, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 68 compared to 64 for Clear Lake, 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 $693/month compared to $679/month in Clear Lake — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clear Lake is more affordable at $144,400 median vs $191,000.

Median household income in Canton is $65,500 compared to $65,398 in Clear Lake (+0.2%). Canton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Canton spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Clear Lake.

Climate-wise, Canton is notably warmer with an average of 47.4°F compared to 43°F in Clear Lake. Canton receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 22.7" in Clear Lake.