Can A Financial Analyst Afford Rent in North Canton, OH?

Comfortably affordable — rent takes 18.3% of gross income.

North Canton rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Ohio state estimate).

North Canton median rent
$1,481/mo
Financial Analyst salary (Ohio)
$97,140/yr
Rent as % of income
18.3%
Gross monthly income works out to about $8,095, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,429/mo in rent. North Canton's median rent of $1,481 leaves roughly $948/mo of headroom under that threshold. A financial analyst works roughly 31.7 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a financial analyst salary

Financial analyst pay covers comfortable rent in most US cities. At the national-average financial-analyst salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,584 a month in rent, which is above the median in nearly every metro tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Ohio cities have lower median rent than North Canton, which improves the affordability math on a financial analyst salary:

Milford, OH
$1,480/mo (18.3% of income)
Gahanna, OH
$1,479/mo (18.3% of income)
Brunswick, OH
$1,479/mo (18.3% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a financial analyst afford rent in North Canton, OH?

Median rent in North Canton is $1,481 a month. A typical financial analyst in Ohio earns about $97,140 a year, which makes that rent 18.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.

How much rent can a financial analyst afford in North Canton?

Using the 30% rule, a financial analyst salary in Ohio (~$97,140/yr) supports up to $2,429 a month in rent. North Canton's current median rent is $1,481/mo, which leaves a $948/mo buffer.

How many hours does a financial analyst work to cover rent in North Canton?

At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a financial analyst in Ohio works roughly 31.7 hours a month to cover North Canton's median rent of $1,481.

Where is rent cheaper than North Canton for a financial analyst?

Nearby Ohio cities with lower median rent include Milford ($1,480/mo), Gahanna ($1,479/mo), Brunswick ($1,479/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a financial analyst salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Ohio state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for North Canton, OH. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.