Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, CO
VS
Clovis, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 16 of 23 categories
Aurora
Colorado
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,685
Violent Crime Index
249⚠ High
Population
387,349 ✓ Larger
Clovis
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, CO
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.5%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 98°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
2% cheaper overall cost of living than Clovis
Cons
Violent crime (947.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Clovis by $19,869/yr
Property crime (3103.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,651/mo
Clovis, CA
Pros
74% less violent crime than Aurora
Households earn $19,869 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Rent averages $169/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,651)
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 5.5%)
Cost of living runs 2% higher than Aurora
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 107.8 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Median Home Value
$11k less
$409,700 vs $420,700
Aurora
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.5% vs 6.3% unemployment
Clovis
Median Income
$19,869
$98,554 vs $78,685/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
74% lower
244.6 vs 947.8 per 100k
Clovis
Summer Heat
7.3°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 90.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $409,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $420,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,651⚠ High | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $78,685 | $98,554 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.4 min⚠ High | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 9.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 209⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | 64 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 148⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.8% | 35.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 86.9% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Clovis Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.3°F | 55.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.4°F | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.5" | 14.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 387,349 ✓ Larger | 120,607 |
| Median Age | 35.1 ✓ Older | 34.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% | 66.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | 28.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 11.9% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Clovis's 107.8 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Clovis leads 16 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 7 and Clovis wins 16. 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 Aurora to Clovis or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($409,700 vs $420,700 median home), income ($78,685 vs $98,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, CO and Clovis, CA are about 835 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.