Clayton, NC vs Elk Grove, CA
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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 148). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 30,216 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+19.7 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Elk Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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