Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Cleveland, OH
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Inglewood leads 12 of 23 categories
Cleveland
Ohio
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$37,271
Violent Crime Index
411⚠ High
Population
370,365 ✓ Larger
Inglewood
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Cleveland, OH
Pros
Homes cost $602k less ($87,400 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $815/mo less ($851 vs $1,666)
27% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.4)
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Inglewood by $30,292/yr
Violent crime (1561.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4426.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (11.9% vs 8.2%)
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Households earn $30,292 more per year on average
57% less violent crime than Cleveland
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (8.2%)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 35°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Higher rents — median is $1,666/mo
Cost of living runs 27% higher than Cleveland
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Cleveland
Cost of Living
27% cheaper
COL index 88.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Cleveland
Median Home Value
$602k less
$87,400 vs $689,700
Cleveland
Summer Heat
3.5°F warmer
July avg high 80.7°F vs 77.2°F
Inglewood
Median Income
$30,292
$67,563 vs $37,271/yr
Inglewood
Violent Crime
57% lower
674.6 vs 1561.1 per 100k
Inglewood
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
8.2% vs 11.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.4 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $87,400 ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $851 ✓ Lower | $1,666⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $37,271 | $67,563 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9%⚠ High | 8.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% | 8.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 331⚠ High | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 411⚠ High | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 211⚠ High | 172⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 22.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 82.9% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cleveland Municipal | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 35.3°F | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.7°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3" | 11.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 63.8" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 370,365 ✓ Larger | 106,806 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.9% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | 21.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland's cost of living index is 88.4 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Cleveland is 27% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Inglewood leads 12 of 23 categories. Cleveland wins 11 and Inglewood wins 12. 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 Cleveland to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($87,400 vs $689,700 median home), income ($37,271 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Cleveland, OH and Inglewood, CA are about 2,054 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.