Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Hialeah, FL
🏆 Hialeah leads 12 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64
Population
120,607
Hialeah
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,531
Violent Crime Index
34 ✓ Safer
Population
222,996 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Households earn $49,023 more per year on average
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 6 min shorter each way
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Hialeah
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $420,700
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 3.7%)
Hialeah, FL
Pros
47% less violent crime than Clovis
Homes cost $96k less ($324,300 vs $420,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (3.7%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (129.6 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 55°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 98°F
Cons
Median income trails Clovis by $49,023/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Longer commutes — 29.3 min average each way
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Clovis
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$49,023
$98,554 vs $49,531/yr
Clovis
Summer Heat
6.9°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 90.8°F
Hialeah
Violent Crime
47% lower
129.6 vs 244.6 per 100k
Hialeah
Median Home Value
$96k less
$324,300 vs $420,700
Hialeah
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
3.7% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Hialeah, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High | $324,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High | $1,458⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $49,531 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% | 11.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 | 37 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 41 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 19.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 19.9% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 74.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | MIAMI-DADE |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" ✓ Drier | 62.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 222,996 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 45.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 47.4% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 16.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 20.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Hialeah's 111.8 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Hialeah leads 12 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 10 and Hialeah wins 12. 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 Hialeah or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $324,300 median home), income ($98,554 vs $49,531), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Hialeah, FL are about 2,425 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.