Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Compton, CA
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Inglewood leads 10 of 17 categories
Compton
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,728 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
335⚠ High
Population
94,822
Inglewood
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Compton, CA
Pros
Homes cost $200k less ($489,400 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $202/mo less ($1,464 vs $1,666)
Cons
Violent crime (1271.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (3145.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Inglewood, CA
Pros
47% less violent crime than Compton
More college-educated — 22.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,666/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Compton
Median Income
$2,165
$69,728 vs $67,563/yr
Compton
Median Home Value
$200k less
$489,400 vs $689,700
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 115.5 on the COL index
Inglewood
Violent Crime
47% lower
674.6 vs 1271.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Compton, CA | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $489,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,464⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,666⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,728 ✓ Higher | $67,563 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 3.3% | 8.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 261⚠ High | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 335⚠ High | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 150⚠ High ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | C (79) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 24.0:1 | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.4% | 22.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.8% | 77.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Compton Unified | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F | 67.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" | 11.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,822 | 106,806 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.4 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.4% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 10.4% | 13.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Compton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 17 decided categories above, Inglewood leads 10 of 17 categories. Compton wins 7 and Inglewood wins 10. 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 Compton to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($489,400 vs $689,700 median home), income ($69,728 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Compton, CA and Inglewood, CA are about 8 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.