Clovis, NM vs Las Vegas, NM

Las Vegas is moderately more affordable than Clovis, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Clovis scores 74 compared to 66 for Las Vegas, 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 $947/month compared to $731/month in Las Vegas — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Las Vegas is more affordable at $143,900 median vs $160,000.

Median household income in Clovis is $54,029 compared to $42,732 in Las Vegas (+26.4%). 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 21% of their income on rent, more than the 20.5% in Las Vegas.