Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 14 of 23 categories
Clovis
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$98,554
Violent Crime Index
64
Population
120,607 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
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)
Homes cost $59k less ($420,700 vs $479,400)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Rent averages $137/mo less ($1,482 vs $1,619)
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $24,370/yr
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 4.3%)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Roswell
Roswell, GA
Pros
35% less violent crime than Clovis
Households earn $24,370 more per year on average
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (4.3%)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Clovis
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Higher rents — median is $1,619/mo
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Median Home Value
$59k less
$420,700 vs $479,400
Clovis
Summer Heat
8.3°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 89.4°F
Roswell
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 107.8 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$24,370
$122,924 vs $98,554/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
35% lower
160.1 vs 244.6 per 100k
Roswell
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
4.3% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $479,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,619⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F ✓ Warmer | 51.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" ✓ Drier | 53.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 1.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 40.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 15.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 14 of 23 categories. Clovis wins 9 and Roswell 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 Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $479,400 median home), income ($98,554 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and Roswell, GA are about 1,987 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.