Canton, SD vs Groton, SD

Canton is moderately more affordable than Groton, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 68 compared to 75 for Groton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Groton 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 $954/month in Groton — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Canton has cheaper rent, Groton actually has lower median home values ($173,000 vs $191,000).

Median household income in Canton is $65,500 compared to $82,083 in Groton (-20.2%). While Groton 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 13.9% in Groton.

Climate-wise, Canton is notably warmer with an average of 47.4°F compared to 44°F in Groton. Canton receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 21.8" in Groton.