Aurora, CO vs Clayton, NC
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.
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Aurora leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 31.5 min). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 108). Aurora leads in median household income ($72,342 vs $71,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 394,934 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Aurora has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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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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