Buena Park, CA 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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 167). Clayton leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.8). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $71,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Clayton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 67.4 (#1425) |
| Population | 81,958 | 30,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $365,680 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $71,698 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Buena Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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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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