Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Oxnard, 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
Oxnard
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,409
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
202,279 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
59% less violent crime than Oxnard
Homes cost $167k less ($420,700 vs $587,200)
Rent averages $425/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,907)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $8,145 more per year on average
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Oxnard, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 73°F vs 98°F
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 55°F
Smaller class sizes — 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $587,200
Violent crime (596.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,907/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 113.5 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$8,145
$98,554 vs $90,409/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
59% lower
244.6 vs 596.4 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$167k less
$420,700 vs $587,200
Clovis
Summer Heat
24.8°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 72.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 113.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $587,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,907⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $90,409 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 25.2 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 5.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 89 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 19.2% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 69.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Oxnard |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 65.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 72.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" | 12.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 202,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 54.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 26.2% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Oxnard's 113.5 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 17 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 17 and Oxnard 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 Oxnard or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $587,200 median home), income ($98,554 vs $90,409), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Oxnard, CA are about 184 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.