Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
San Francisco, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 12 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607
San Francisco
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
Homes cost $928k less ($420,700 vs $1,348,700)
Rent averages $834/mo less ($1,482 vs $2,316)
59% less violent crime than San Francisco
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than San Francisco
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $38,135/yr
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 5.4%)
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $38,135 more per year on average
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 98°F
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (5.4%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 117.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Violent Crime
59% lower
244.6 vs 596.5 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$928k less
$420,700 vs $1,348,700
Clovis
Summer Heat
35.9°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 61.8°F
San Francisco
Median Income
$38,135
$136,689 vs $98,554/yr
San Francisco
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
5.4% vs 6.3% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 117.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $420,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,348,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,316⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $136,689 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 31.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% | 23.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 21.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% | 59.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 88.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | San Francisco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" ✓ Drier | 30.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 | 851,036 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 39.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 38.6% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 13.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs San Francisco's 117.1 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 12 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 12 and San Francisco wins 10. 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 San Francisco or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $1,348,700 median home), income ($98,554 vs $136,689), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and San Francisco, CA are about 194 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.