Clayton, NC vs Long 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 142). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in median household income ($71,698 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 30,216 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Long 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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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