Clayton, NC vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 14.8). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 167). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 30,216 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Imperial Beach 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-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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