Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chino, CA
VS
Clovis, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 16 of 22 categories
Chino
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,385 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
91,008
Clovis
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chino, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 55°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $599,200
Higher rents — median is $2,001/mo
Longer commutes — 34.2 min average each way
Clovis, CA
Pros
Homes cost $179k less ($420,700 vs $599,200)
Rent averages $519/mo less ($1,482 vs $2,001)
18% less violent crime than Chino
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 5.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Chino
Median Income
$831
$99,385 vs $98,554/yr
Chino
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.5% vs 6.3% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 107.9 on the COL index
Clovis
Violent Crime
18% lower
244.6 vs 299.5 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$179k less
$420,700 vs $599,200
Clovis
Summer Heat
4.0°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 93.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chino, CA | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $599,200⚠ High | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,001⚠ High | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,385 ✓ Higher | $98,554 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.2 min⚠ High | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.1% ✓ Higher | 9.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 89 | 70 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 64 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 105⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.4:1 | 22.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 35.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.4% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chino Valley Unified | Clovis Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.5°F ✓ Warmer | 55.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.7°F | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.0" ✓ Drier | 14.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 91,008 | 120,607 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 ✓ Older | 34.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.7% | 66.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | 28.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chino's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Clovis's 107.8 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 16 of 22 categories. Chino wins 6 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 Chino to Clovis or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($599,200 vs $420,700 median home), income ($99,385 vs $98,554), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chino, CA and Clovis, CA are about 228 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.