Clayton, NC vs San Ramon, 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
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 220). San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 30,216 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that San Ramon 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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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