Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Garden Grove, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 16 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607
Garden Grove
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,139
Violent Crime Index
73
Population
171,637 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Homes cost $282k less ($420,700 vs $702,600)
12% less violent crime than Garden Grove
Rent averages $405/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,887)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $12,415 more per year on average
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Garden Grove, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.8%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 98°F
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 55°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $702,600
Higher rents — median is $1,887/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Median income trails Clovis by $12,415/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$12,415
$98,554 vs $86,139/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
12% lower
244.6 vs 276.6 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$282k less
$420,700 vs $702,600
Clovis
Summer Heat
15.2°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 82.5°F
Garden Grove
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.8% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Garden Grove, 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 | $702,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,887⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $86,139 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 8.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 77 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 73 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 84 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 23.5% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 75.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Garden Grove Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 69.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" | 12.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 171,637 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 39.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 54.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 21.2% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 14.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Garden Grove's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 16 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 16 and Garden Grove wins 6. 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 Garden Grove or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $702,600 median home), income ($98,554 vs $86,139), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Garden Grove, CA are about 232 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.