Clayton, NC vs Stanton, 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
Stanton
62.5
#1854 nationally
Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 14.0). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 146). Stanton leads in average commute (29.2 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Stanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 62.5 (#1854) |
| Population | 30,216 | 38,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $797,423 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $76,123 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Stanton 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-
62.5 Score
Stanton, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,423
Population
38,815
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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