Clovis, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Clovis, California?
$7,860 / month
for a family, 45.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $94,320 for the year for a family.
$4,400 / month
for a single person, 7.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,800 for the year for a single person.

Clovis cost of living score
103.7
More expensive
3.7% higher
than the US average
30.8% lower
than the California average
Clovis, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.7% higher than the U.S. average and 30.8% higher than the average for California.

Clovis, CA

Housing costs in Clovis?
A typical home costs $492,400, which is 45.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Clovis costs $1,660 per month, which is 16.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.5% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Clovis?
To live comfortably in Clovis, California, a minimum annual income of $94,320 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Clovis?
Clovis offers a cost of living similar to other cities in the Fresno area with median home values sitting around $400K and rents clocking in slightly lower at just over $1,000 per month. Grocery prices remain slightly below US averages due to local taxes & regulations while sales tax sits steady at 8%. Utility costs tend to be reasonable given its proximity to nearby metros like Sacramento or Los Angeles.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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It is unfair to have Clovis with such a good rating and Fresno have such a low one. Because Clovis relies a lot on Fresno for stores and things to do, while many of  More

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Over 11 years ago

We have lived in Clovis for seven years, and find the people to be very friendly, the views of the mountains gorgeous, the winters are mild ( no snow! ), and summers  More

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Clovis is a great family-oriented rapidly growing community with a very moderate climate however the California drought may have some effects on this community.  More

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