Milton, GA vs Norton Shores, MI
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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Norton Shores
74.8
#553 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.3). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $72,699). Norton Shores leads in cost of living index (95 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Norton Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 74.8 (#553) |
| Population | 41,383 | 25,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $300,428 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $72,699 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+1.8 |
D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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C
74.8 Score
Norton Shores, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,428
Population
25,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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