Clovis, CA vs Stockton, CA

Stockton is moderately more affordable than Clovis, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Clovis scores 124 compared to 117 for Stockton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clovis 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 $1,495/month in Stockton — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stockton is more affordable at $412,900 median vs $453,300.

Median household income in Clovis is $100,360 compared to $76,851 in Stockton (+30.6%). While Clovis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clovis spend roughly 19.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Stockton.