Clovis, CA vs Riverside, CA

Clovis is moderately more affordable than Riverside, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Clovis scores 124 compared to 137 for Riverside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riverside can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clovis is $1,662/month compared to $1,812/month in Riverside — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clovis is more affordable at $453,300 median vs $542,100.

Median household income in Clovis is $100,360 compared to $88,575 in Riverside (+13.3%). Clovis offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clovis spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Riverside.