Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories
Clovis
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64
Population
120,607
Paradise
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,224
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Households earn $43,330 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (6.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 98°F vs 105°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $420,700
Higher rents — median is $1,482/mo
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Paradise
Paradise, NV
Pros
62% less violent crime than Clovis
Homes cost $87k less ($333,800 vs $420,700)
Rent averages $290/mo less ($1,192 vs $1,482)
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Clovis
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Clovis by $43,330/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 6.3%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Median Income
$43,330
$98,554 vs $55,224/yr
Clovis
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
6.3% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 107.8 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
62% lower
94.1 vs 244.6 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$87k less
$333,800 vs $420,700
Paradise
Summer Heat
6.8°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 97.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 25 ✓ 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 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 14 of 23 categories. Clovis wins 9 and Paradise wins 14. 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 Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $333,800 median home), income ($98,554 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Paradise, NV are about 258 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.