Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fullerton, CA
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Fullerton leads 16 of 21 categories
Fullerton
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,279 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
120⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
142,280 ✓ Larger
Inglewood
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
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.
Fullerton, CA
Pros
Households earn $31,716 more per year on average
33% less violent crime than Inglewood
More college-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (6.9%)
Cons
Violent crime (455.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,989/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $791,000
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Rent averages $323/mo less ($1,666 vs $1,989)
Homes cost $101k less ($689,700 vs $791,000)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 84°F
Smaller class sizes — 23.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Fullerton by $31,716/yr
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)
Property crime (3614.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Fullerton
Median Income
$31,716
$99,279 vs $67,563/yr
Fullerton
Violent Crime
33% lower
455.3 vs 674.6 per 100k
Fullerton
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
6.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
Fullerton
Summer Heat
7.2°F warmer
July avg high 84.4°F vs 77.2°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 115.5 on the COL index
Inglewood
Median Home Value
$101k less
$689,700 vs $791,000
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $791,000⚠ High | $689,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,989⚠ High | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,279 ✓ Higher | $67,563 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 110⚠ High ✓ Safer | 175⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.3:1 | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.0% ✓ Higher | 22.8% |
| High School or Higher | 89.7% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Fullerton Elementary | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer | 67.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.4°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.9" | 11.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 142,280 ✓ Larger | 106,806 |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.6% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.8% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fullerton'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 21 decided categories above, Fullerton leads 16 of 21 categories. Fullerton wins 16 and Inglewood wins 5. 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 Fullerton to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($791,000 vs $689,700 median home), income ($99,279 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fullerton, CA and Inglewood, CA are about 24 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.