Canton, GA vs North Myrtle Beach, SC
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
66.4
#1543 nationally
North Myrtle Beach
66.6
#1524 nationally
Canton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.9). North Myrtle Beach leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 28.5 min). Canton leads in median household income ($75,414 vs $69,792).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Canton, GA | North Myrtle Beach, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1543) | 66.6 (#1524) |
| Population | 36,857 | 20,303 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,963 | $398,524 |
| Median Household Income | $75,414 | $69,792 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.0 | R+38.5 |
Data coverage note: North Myrtle Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Canton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
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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D
66.6 Score
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,524
Population
20,303
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$69,792
Southeast
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