Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Fullerton, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 14 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607
Fullerton
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,279 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
120⚠ High
Population
142,280 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Homes cost $370k less ($420,700 vs $791,000)
46% less violent crime than Fullerton
Rent averages $507/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,989)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (6.3%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Fullerton, CA
Pros
More college-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 55°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $791,000
Higher rents — median is $1,989/mo
Violent crime (455.3/100k) 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
Violent Crime
46% lower
244.6 vs 455.3 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$370k less
$420,700 vs $791,000
Clovis
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
6.3% vs 6.9% unemployment
Clovis
Summer Heat
13.3°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 84.4°F
Fullerton
Median Income
$725
$99,279 vs $98,554/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Fullerton, 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 | $791,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,989⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $99,279 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 30.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% | 11.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 110⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 120⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | B- (93) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 25.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 44.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 89.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Fullerton Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" | 11.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 142,280 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 35.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 51.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 22.4% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Fullerton's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 14 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 14 and Fullerton wins 8. 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 Fullerton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $791,000 median home), income ($98,554 vs $99,279), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Fullerton, CA are about 226 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.