Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
McKinney, TX
🏆 McKinney leads 15 of 23 categories
Clovis
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,554
Violent Crime Index
64
Population
120,607
McKinney
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$113,286 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
31 ✓ Safer
Population
196,160 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $258/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,740)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails McKinney by $14,732/yr
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 3.7%)
Pricier housing — median home is $420,700
Cost of living runs 5% higher than McKinney
McKinney, TX
Pros
52% less violent crime than Clovis
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (3.7%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (117.3 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $14,732 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,740/mo
Longer commutes — 28.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Summer Heat
3.5°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 94.2°F
McKinney
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 107.8 (100 = US avg)
McKinney
Median Income
$14,732
$113,286 vs $98,554/yr
McKinney
Violent Crime
52% lower
117.3 vs 244.6 per 100k
McKinney
Median Home Value
$20k less
$400,400 vs $420,700
McKinney
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
3.7% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High | $400,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,740⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $113,286 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 28.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% | 18.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 31 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 39 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | A+ (130) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 52.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | MCKINNEY ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 56.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 94.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" ✓ Drier | 42.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 196,160 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 64.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 27.5% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs McKinney's 103.3 (US average = 100).
McKinney is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, McKinney leads 15 of 23 categories. Clovis wins 8 and McKinney wins 15. 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 McKinney or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $400,400 median home), income ($98,554 vs $113,286), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and McKinney, TX are about 1,323 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.