Clovis, NM vs Las Cruces, NM

Clovis is moderately more affordable than Las Cruces, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Clovis scores 74 compared to 78 for Las Cruces, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Las Cruces can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clovis is $947/month compared to $946/month in Las Cruces — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Las Cruces has cheaper rent, Clovis actually has lower median home values ($160,000 vs $217,400).

Median household income in Clovis is $54,029 compared to $55,176 in Las Cruces (-2.1%). Las Cruces does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clovis spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Las Cruces.