Canton, GA vs Topeka, KS
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.
Canton
66.4
#1543 nationally
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Canton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 23.5). Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 28.5 min). Canton leads in median household income ($75,414 vs $54,052).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Canton, GA | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1543) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 36,857 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,963 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $75,414 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.0 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Canton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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66.4 Score
Canton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$517,963
Population
36,857
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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73.5 Score
Topeka, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$198,385
Population
125,475
Crime
High
Median Income
$54,052
Midwest
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