Canton, SD vs Garretson, SD

Canton, SD and Garretson, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.2% difference in their overall index. Canton scores 68 while Garretson scores 69 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 $693/month compared to $704/month in Garretson — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $191,000 median vs $197,400.

Median household income in Canton is $65,500 compared to $66,375 in Garretson (-1.3%). While Garretson 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 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 12.7% in Garretson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.4°F vs 45.1°F). Garretson receives more rainfall at 29.6" per year compared to 27.8" in Canton.