Canton, OH vs Decatur, IL

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

73.8

#668 nationally

vs

Decatur

79.3

#132 nationally

Decatur leads in crime level (16.5 vs 30.7). Canton leads in walk score (48 vs 34). Decatur leads in median household income ($49,039 vs $37,627).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Canton, OH Decatur, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.8 (#668) 79.3 (#132)
Population 69,197 68,670
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $176,627 $107,169
Median Household Income $37,627 $49,039
Average Commute 19.5 min 17.7 min
Walk Score 48 34
Crime Level 30.7 16.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.9 R+18.9