Clayton, NC vs Post Falls, ID
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
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Post Falls leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 31.5 min). Post Falls leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.6). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 30,216 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+51.8 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Post Falls 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+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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