Bismarck, ND vs Canton, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Canton
73.8
#668 nationally
Bismarck leads in crime level (7.6 vs 30.7). Bismarck leads in median household income ($76,014 vs $37,627). Canton leads in walk score (48 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Canton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 73.8 (#668) |
| Population | 75,092 | 69,197 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $176,627 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $37,627 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 19.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 30.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+21.9 |
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72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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C
73.8 Score
Canton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$176,627
Population
69,197
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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