Canton usually gets you more house for your budget, a historic downtown, and quick access to I-575 and the North Georgia mountains. Cumming usually costs more, but it puts you on Georgia 400 near Alpharetta and Johns Creek and close to Lake Lanier. In August 2026, Redfin's median sale price was about $435,000 in Canton and about $559,000 in Cumming. The better choice depends on where you drive each day and how you want to spend your weekends.