Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bend, OR
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Bend leads 19 of 23 categories
Bend
Oregon
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,671 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
99,442
Inglewood
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bend, OR
Pros
75% less violent crime than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.4 pts lower (3.8%)
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Households earn $15,108 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (168.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 43°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 84°F
Cons
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Bend by $15,108/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Bend
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 105.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Bend
Median Income
$15,108
$82,671 vs $67,563/yr
Bend
Violent Crime
75% lower
168.5 vs 674.6 per 100k
Bend
Median Home Value
$113k less
$576,900 vs $689,700
Bend
Unemployment
4.4 pp lower
3.8% vs 8.2% unemployment
Bend
Summer Heat
6.6°F warmer
July avg high 83.8°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bend, OR | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $576,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,649⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,666⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,671 ✓ Higher | $67,563 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.1 min ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.0% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 ✓ Safer | 175⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% ✓ Higher | 22.8% |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 42.5°F | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6" ✓ Drier | 11.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,442 | 106,806 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.5 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | 21.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 17.0% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bend's cost of living index is 105.8 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Bend is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Bend leads 19 of 23 categories. Bend wins 19 and Inglewood wins 4. 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 Bend to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($576,900 vs $689,700 median home), income ($82,671 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bend, OR and Inglewood, CA are about 716 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.