Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Clovis, CA
VS
South Gate, CA
🏆 Clovis leads 18 of 22 categories
Clovis
California
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$98,554 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
120,607 ✓ Larger
South Gate
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,188
Violent Crime Index
138⚠ High
Population
92,381
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Clovis, CA
Pros
53% less violent crime than South Gate
Households earn $31,366 more per year on average
Homes cost $158k less ($420,700 vs $578,900)
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (6.3%)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,482/mo
South Gate, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 98°F
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 55°F
Rent averages $82/mo less ($1,400 vs $1,482)
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Clovis by $31,366/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $578,900
Violent crime (525.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Clovis
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Clovis
Median Income
$31,366
$98,554 vs $67,188/yr
Clovis
Violent Crime
53% lower
244.6 vs 525.6 per 100k
Clovis
Median Home Value
$158k less
$420,700 vs $578,900
Clovis
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
6.3% vs 7.9% unemployment
Clovis
Summer Heat
15.7°F warmer
July avg high 97.7°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Clovis, CA | South Gate, 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 | $578,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,482⚠ High | $1,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $98,554 ✓ Higher | $67,188 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.7 min ✓ Shorter | 32.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.1% ✓ Higher | 6.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 70 ✓ Safer | 152⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 138⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 79 ✓ Safer | 171⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 22.2:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.3% ✓ Higher | 11.5% |
| High School or Higher | 91.2% ✓ Higher | 58.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Clovis Unified | Westbrook Academy District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.4°F | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 97.7°F ✓ Warmer | 82.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6" | 14.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 120,607 ✓ Larger | 92,381 |
| Median Age | 34.8 ✓ Older | 33.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% ✓ More | 24.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Clovis's cost of living index is 107.8 vs South Gate's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Clovis is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Clovis leads 18 of 22 categories. Clovis wins 18 and South Gate wins 4. 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 South Gate or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($420,700 vs $578,900 median home), income ($98,554 vs $67,188), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Clovis, CA and South Gate, CA are about 216 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.