Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
East Los Angeles, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 17 of 21 categories
Clovis
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607 ✓ Larger
East Los Angeles
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Households earn $34,435 more per year on average
56% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
Homes cost $162k less ($420,700 vs $582,400)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,482/mo
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 98°F
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 55°F
Rent averages $113/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,482)
Smaller class sizes — 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Clovis by $34,435/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $582,400
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$34,435
$98,554 vs $64,119/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
56% lower
244.6 vs 558.4 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$162k less
$420,700 vs $582,400
Clovis
Summer Heat
15.7°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | East Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $582,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $64,119 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 6.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 147⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 91 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 18.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 11.0% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 55.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 82.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" | 14.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 ✓ Larger | 117,222 |
| Median Age | 34.8 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 34.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 24.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs East Los Angeles's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Clovis leads 17 of 21 categories. Clovis wins 17 and East Los Angeles wins 4. 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 Clovis to East Los Angeles or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $582,400 median home), income ($98,554 vs $64,119), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and East Los Angeles, CA are about 211 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.