Canton, TX vs Santa Fe, TX

Canton is moderately more affordable than Santa Fe, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Canton scores 81 compared to 88 for Santa Fe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Santa Fe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Canton is $985/month compared to $974/month in Santa Fe — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Santa Fe has cheaper rent, Canton actually has lower median home values ($189,200 vs $290,200).

Median household income in Canton is $48,858 compared to $95,815 in Santa Fe (-49%). While Santa Fe 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 24.2% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Santa Fe.