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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Canton, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.3K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 22.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,696
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Canton, OH

Population:69K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$132K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$414K

Canton, OH

The Buckeye State

69K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 69K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขFastest growing major city
  • โ€ขDesert metropolis
  • โ€ขSpring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Canton, OH vs Phoenix, AZ

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 63.3%
Canton, OH
$1,707
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,081
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 19.3%
Canton, OH
$471
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$90.61
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 6.2%
Canton, OH
$1,402
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$86.80
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 5.0%
Canton, OH
$1,598
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$79.34
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 10.3%
Canton, OH
$534
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$55.04
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 1.9%
Canton, OH
$982
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$18.73
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Canton, OH: Canton Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Phoenix, AZ has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$770
To$1,390
โ†‘ $620
1 Bed
From$872
To$1,510
โ†‘ $638
2 Bed
From$1,119
To$1,750
โ†‘ $631
3 Bed
From$1,417
To$2,330
โ†‘ $913
Canton, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $760โ€“$900/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300โ€“$2,380/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,693
Monthly in Canton, OH
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,374
Difference

Home Values

Canton
Phoenix
$132K
Median Value
$414K
โ†‘ +4.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.1%
โ†‘ +41%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +30.2%
$70K - $285K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 213% more expensive than Canton

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $806
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$67.13
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Canton, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Canton, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Canton
Phoenix
54 Moderate
Air Quality
77 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
162 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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