Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Antioch leads 16 of 22 categories
Antioch
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
115,016 ✓ Larger
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Households earn $23,146 more per year on average
10% less violent crime than Inglewood
Homes cost $119k less ($570,900 vs $689,700)
Smaller class sizes — 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (606.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Rent averages $484/mo less ($1,666 vs $2,150)
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 91°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 56°F
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $23,146/yr
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$23,146
$90,709 vs $67,563/yr
Antioch
Violent Crime
10% lower
606.8 vs 674.6 per 100k
Antioch
Median Home Value
$119k less
$570,900 vs $689,700
Antioch
Summer Heat
14.2°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 77.2°F
Inglewood
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 115.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $67,563 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 175⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% ✓ Higher | 22.8% |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" | 11.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 106,806 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Inglewood is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Antioch leads 16 of 22 categories. Antioch wins 16 and Inglewood wins 6. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Antioch to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $689,700 median home), income ($90,709 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Inglewood, CA are about 338 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.