Clayton, NC vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.0). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $71,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 30,216 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | R+2.1 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Rancho Cucamonga 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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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