Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Clovis leads 18 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
57% less violent crime than Lynn
Households earn $28,508 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 55°F vs 36°F
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (5.7%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 98°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Clovis by $28,508/yr
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Longer commutes — 31.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$28,508
$98,554 vs $70,046/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
57% lower
244.6 vs 574.6 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$22k less
$420,700 vs $442,800
Clovis
Summer Heat
17.4°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $70,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | B- (96) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 48.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 18 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 18 and Lynn 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 Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $442,800 median home), income ($98,554 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Lynn, MA are about 2,585 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.