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Dayton vs Canton
Dayton and Canton
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Canton are under the US rate in this release, 5.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Dayton to Canton
In 2022-2023, 33 households filed a move from Dayton to Canton (about 46 people, average adjusted gross income $56,152). 29 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,018 in Dayton and $792 in Canton. Dayton has a state tax on wages. Canton has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Canton is 89% of the national level for the same work, against 92% in Dayton.
Canton averages 178 sunny days, with July highs around 84°F and January nights around 27°F. Dayton is 190 sunny days, 84°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Canton and 22 in Dayton.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 33 households moved Dayton → Canton (about 46 people, average AGI $56,152). 29 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Dayton and Canton changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 196 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,250
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Canton cheaper than Dayton after tax and rent?
Yes. Canton leaves about $220 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,018 in Dayton and $792 in Canton.
Does Canton have state income tax?
Canton is in Ohio, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 2.00%.
Did people actually move from Dayton to Canton?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.