East Canton, OH vs West Jefferson, OH

East Canton is moderately more affordable than West Jefferson, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. East Canton scores 69 compared to 77 for West Jefferson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Jefferson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in East Canton is $870/month compared to $964/month in West Jefferson — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Canton is more affordable at $143,000 median vs $180,000.

Median household income in East Canton is $57,000 compared to $64,321 in West Jefferson (-11.4%). While West Jefferson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of East Canton spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in West Jefferson.