Auburn, WA vs Clayton, NC
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.
Auburn
62.2
#1866 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 14.9). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 131). Auburn leads in median household income ($87,406 vs $71,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 83,870 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Auburn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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