Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Canton, MS vs Springfield, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Springfield spends 42.4% more per student than Canton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% higher in Springfield than in Canton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Springfield had 17.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Canton
 Canton, MSSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,574$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,812  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,046$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.96  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12614573
 Students per Counselor336  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.18.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Canton    2 Reviews
edna · Jackson, MS
who own
Over 16 years ago

I would like to know who own this house on 120 canal  More

   |    Reply
Ron · Johnson City, TN
Cost of living comparison for Canton, Mississippi
Over 19 years ago

I want to compare the cost of living in Canton, Mississippi to Kingsport,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Canton

See all reviews
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

   |    Reply
joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

   |    Reply
hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Springfield

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Manhattan, MontanaHillsboro, OregonCompare
 Springdale, UtahHarbor Springs, MichiganCompare
 Miles City, MontanaMobile, AlabamaCompare
 Santa Fe, New MexicoGrand Rapids, MichiganCompare
 Bluffton, South CarolinaAurora, ColoradoCompare
 Walhalla, South CarolinaCambridge, VermontCompare
 Defuniak Springs, FloridaSpokane, WashingtonCompare
 Kellogg, IdahoRupert, IdahoCompare
 Raeford, North CarolinaRockingham, North CarolinaCompare
 Sikeston, MissouriCentralia, IllinoisCompare

Learn More About Canton, Mississippi
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Springfield, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.