Clayton, NC vs Simi Valley, 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
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $71,698). Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 30,216 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Simi Valley 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+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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