| | Clovis, NM | Salinas, CA | United States |
| Overall | 74.7 | 151.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.7 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Health | 85.1 | 143.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 58.1 | 215.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $144,600 | $665,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,780.0% | 9,150.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 63.3 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.1 | 112.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I’ve lived here for almost 2 years now. This is by far the worst place I’ve ever lived. Nothing to do. ONE OB/GYN for the whole town. My skin & hair have never been so More
Clovis isn't going to win any beauty pageants, and driving along the highways you will see many old ugly buildings, and you will be driving through the poorest areas. If More
Literally the worst place I have EVER lived. Not only is there almost nothing to do, going out anywhere to do anything.. like grocery shopping, is just awful. I have More
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Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS More
I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I More
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