Canton, OH vs St. Clair Shores, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Canton
73.8
#668 nationally
St. Clair Shores
80.1
#93 nationally
St. Clair Shores leads in crime level (5.1 vs 30.7). St. Clair Shores leads in median household income ($71,481 vs $37,627). Canton leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Canton, OH | St. Clair Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#668) | 80.1 (#93) |
| Population | 69,197 | 57,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,627 | $236,247 |
| Median Household Income | $37,627 | $71,481 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | R+13.7 |
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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B-
80.1 Score
St. Clair Shores, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$236,247
Population
57,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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