Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Alexandria, VA
VS
Clovis, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 13 of 23 categories
Alexandria
Virginia
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$113,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
157,594 ✓ Larger
Clovis
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554
Violent Crime Index
64
Population
120,607
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Alexandria, VA
Pros
10% less violent crime than Clovis
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.1 pts lower (3.2%)
More college-educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.1 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $14,625 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $655,700
Higher rents — median is $1,983/mo
Property crime (2640.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Longer commutes — 30.1 min average each way
Clovis, CA
Pros
Homes cost $235k less ($420,700 vs $655,700)
Rent averages $501/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,983)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 45°F
Cons
Median income trails Alexandria by $14,625/yr
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 3.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Alexandria
Median Income
$14,625
$113,179 vs $98,554/yr
Alexandria
Violent Crime
10% lower
219.1 vs 244.6 per 100k
Alexandria
Unemployment
3.1 pp lower
3.2% vs 6.3% unemployment
Clovis
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 108.6 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Home Value
$235k less
$420,700 vs $655,700
Clovis
Summer Heat
8.1°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 89.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $655,700⚠ High | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,983⚠ High | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $113,179 ✓ Higher | $98,554 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 9.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 70 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 ✓ Safer | 64 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.0% ✓ Higher | 35.3% |
| High School or Higher | 93.7% ✓ Higher | 91.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alexandria City Public Schools | Clovis Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 55.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 14.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 157,594 ✓ Larger | 120,607 |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 34.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.7% | 66.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 28.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria's cost of living index is 108.6 vs Clovis's 107.8 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Clovis leads 13 of 23 categories. Alexandria wins 10 and Clovis wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Alexandria to Clovis or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($655,700 vs $420,700 median home), income ($113,179 vs $98,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Alexandria, VA and Clovis, CA are about 2,308 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.