Canton, OH vs Santa Paula, CA
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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 30.7). Santa Paula leads in median household income ($72,014 vs $37,627). Canton leads in cost of living index (82 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Canton, OH | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#668) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 69,197 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,627 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $37,627 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+15.1 |
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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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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