Canton, SD vs Madison, SD

Canton is moderately more affordable than Madison, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 68 compared to 74 for Madison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Madison 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 $874/month in Madison — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $191,000 median vs $191,400.

Median household income in Canton is $65,500 compared to $62,180 in Madison (+5.3%). Canton 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 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Madison.

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