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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Clovis New Mexico National
Cost of living9093100
Goods & Services9797100
Groceries9797100
Health care9197100
Housing7886100
Transportation9195100
Utilities9090100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Clovis, NM

Are you thinking about relocating, but curious about the potential cost of living in Clovis? Is it more expensive or more affordable than average? Based on the most recent report, the cost of living in Clovis stands at 90, making it 10% lower than the national average. The cost of living directly affects the affordability of one's desired lifestyle. Knowing the cost of housing, transportation, groceries and other essentials in the new area allows people to gauge whether they can maintain their preferred standard of living.

What Do Locals Say About the Cost of Living in Clovis?

The real experts on a city are its residents. That's why we reached out to 6 locals to get their views on the cost of living in Clovis. We surveyed the residents and asked them if they felt like prices were affordable or out of reach. The results were as follows. 33% found it budget-friendly with decreasing prices, while 67% said it's simply not affordable as prices have continued to rise.

Is Clovis Affordable?

Is Clovis an affordable place to live? That's a valid question to ask when you're thinking about moving to a new city. After all, how much it costs to live somewhere can be a huge factor in your decision. Affordability can be broken down into 3 common categories. The cost of living index (we talked about it earlier), housing expenses and income levels all play a big role in figuring out if a place is affordable. For instance, in Clovis, the median home price is 28.4% lower than what most folks pay across the country, and monthly rent prices are 8.6% lower than the usual rates. Income levels in Clovis come in at $47,794, which is 13.6% lower than the national average.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Clovis?

Housing: High demand for housing in desirable locations can drive up property prices and rental rates. This can be a primary contributor to a higher cost of living. While low demand for housing, especially in undesirable locations, can have the reverse effect and drive prices down, resulting in a lower cost of living. The housing index in Clovis, is 22.5% lower than the national average.

Healthcare: Healthcare expenditures and insurance premium rates can vary significantly, contingent upon the particular city or state. Factors such as the accessibility of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket expenses for doctor's appointments, dental care charges, prescription medication costs, and expenses related to specialized medical care can all have an impact on the overall cost of living. In Clovis, healthcare costs are 9.2% lower than the national average.

Taxes: Cities that impose higher taxes, including sales and income taxes, can contribute to an escalated cost of living. The added expense of taxes on everyday goods like clothing and food naturally results in higher overall costs. Similarly, a higher income tax rate can further elevate the cost of living. In Clovis, the general sales tax rate starts at 5%, and income tax rates begin at 1.7%.

Where is the Data From?

The Clovis cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Clovis is 3% lower than the New Mexico average
  • The cost of living in Clovis is 10% lower than the national average
  • Clovis housing is 22% lower than the national average
  • New Mexico general sales tax is 2% lower than the national average
  • New Mexico state income tax is 35% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$57,109$4,759$1,332$1,713
      Renters$37,947$3,162$885$1,139
      To approximate the cost of living and the housing affordability in Clovis, NM, we can look at the percentage of income that is available to be spent on monthly housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). To stay on the safe side, a consumer should not spend more than 28% of his or her gross income on housing-related expenses and costs and not more than 36% of income on all expenses and debts. Homeowners in Clovis have a median income of $57,109. Therefore, the amount that a consumer should spend on housing costs should be no more than $1,332 per month to avoid calamity and poverty. The renters in the city have an income of about $37,947, which would make their monthly maximum allowable rental costs $885.

      New Mexico Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      New Mexico 5% 8.688%

      New Mexico Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      New Mexico 1.7% 5.9%

      Goods & Services

      Item Clovis National avg. Difference
      Haircut $31.33$24.2629.1%
      Beauty Salon $55.26$45.5621.3%
      Toothpaste $3.68$3.700.6%
      Shampoo $1.28$1.280.3%
      Movie $12.18$12.130.4%
      Bowling $22.25$18.0023.6%

      Groceries

      Item Clovis National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $5.58$5.844.4%
      Fried Chicken $1.67$1.576.2%
      Milk $4.55$4.672.5%
      Potatoes $4.87$4.931.3%
      Pizza $13.76$12.0913.8%
      Beer $10.37$10.410.4%

      Health Care

      Item Clovis National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $129.03$125.682.7%
      Doctor $113.33$135.7816.5%
      Dentist $109.67$113.293.2%
      Ibuprofen $10.27$10.653.6%
      Lipitor $497.63$468.606.2%

      Housing

      Item Clovis National avg. Difference
      Home Price $132,300.00$184,700.0028.4%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,909.05$2,346.6918.6%
      Apartment Rent $867.00$949.008.6%

      Transportation

      Item Clovis National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.26$3.465.9%
      Tire Balancing $55.19$59.927.9%

      Utilities

      Item Clovis National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $189.14$193.992.5%
      Phone $207.58$192.258.0%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Farwell, TX1,5358514.7%
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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.