Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Norwalk, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 17 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$91,259
Violent Crime Index
99
Population
101,893
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Homes cost $172k less ($420,700 vs $593,100)
35% less violent crime than Norwalk
Rent averages $378/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,860)
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
Cons
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 5.6%)
Norwalk, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (5.6%)
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 $593,100
Higher rents — median is $1,860/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Longer commutes — 29.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$7,295
$98,554 vs $91,259/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
35% lower
244.6 vs 374.4 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$172k less
$420,700 vs $593,100
Clovis
Summer Heat
13.3°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 84.4°F
Norwalk
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
5.6% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Norwalk, 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 | $593,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,860⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $91,259 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 5.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 99 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 93 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C+ (83) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 20.0% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 76.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified |
| 🌤 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" ✓ Drier | 15.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 ✓ Larger | 101,893 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 35.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% | 67.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 22.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 13.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Norwalk's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 17 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 17 and Norwalk wins 5. 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 Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $593,100 median home), income ($98,554 vs $91,259), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Norwalk, CA are about 221 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.