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Cost of Living in Clovis, CA

Population 122,719 · California · Data vintage 2023

140
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Clovis cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $453,000, rents near $1,662 a month.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 126

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Clovis

The median home value in Clovis is $453,300 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,662/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,360/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Clovis has a cost of living index of 140 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$453,300
49% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$513,829
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,662/mo
26% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,311/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 66.2%
Renter-occupied 33.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,662
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,276/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.1 min
7% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.5%
Carpooled
9.6%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
10.8%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$100,360
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,774
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.9%
Graduate degree 13.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.3
Male median age 34.2
Female median age 36.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
26.6%
Good air days/yr
156
Max AQI recorded
147
PM2.5 days
208
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clovis, CA?

Clovis has a cost index of 140 (100 = national average). It is 40% above the national average.

What is average rent in Clovis, CA?

The median gross rent in Clovis is $1,662 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clovis?

The median home value in Clovis is $453,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clovis?

The median household income in Clovis is $100,360 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clovis, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Clovis is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Clovis, CA affordable?

Clovis is above average in cost of living, with an index of 140 — about 40% higher than the national average.

Clovis at a Glance

Population
122,719
Median Income
$100,360
Home Value
$453,300
Median Rent
$1,662/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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