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Clovis, CA vs Manhattan, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Manhattan or is it cheaper to live in Clovis?
- Manhattan is 19.6% less expensive than Clovis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Manhattan or Clovis?
- Manhattan housing costs are 47.7% less expensive than Clovis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clovis or is Health Care more affordable in Manhattan.
- Health related expenses are 11.8% more in Manhattan.
 Clovis, CAManhattan, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.4100
 Food & Groceries101.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.1100
 Housing144.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,900$338,100
 Utilities113  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock67.0100
 Miscellaneous110.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clovis    8 Reviews

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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Reviews for Manhattan    33 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I lived in your city briefly this past year of 2015. Liked it. The cost was a bit too high, but generally you have a decent town compared to some places I've visited. I  More

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Over 11 years ago

Manhattan is one of the best educational environments I have ever seen. The local school district is filled with passionate employees and the facilities are modern and  More

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Manhattan is a wonderful place to live if you are thinking about retiring here, want a family away from the big city, or if you are a college student. Because it is a  More

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