Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greeley, CO
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Greeley leads 17 of 23 categories
Greeley
Colorado
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
96.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,525
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
107,949 ✓ Larger
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
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.
Greeley, CO
Pros
Homes cost $343k less ($346,400 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $458/mo less ($1,208 vs $1,666)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (5.6%)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (670.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3019.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 44°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Higher rents — median is $1,666/mo
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 20% higher than Greeley
Key Differences at a Glance
Greeley
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 96.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Greeley
Median Home Value
$343k less
$346,400 vs $689,700
Greeley
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
5.6% vs 8.2% unemployment
Greeley
Summer Heat
14.5°F warmer
July avg high 91.7°F vs 77.2°F
Inglewood
Median Income
$2,038
$67,563 vs $65,525/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 96.0 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $346,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,208 ✓ Lower | $1,666⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $67,563 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.9 min ✓ Shorter | 30.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.4% | 8.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 163⚠ High ✓ Safer | 175⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 144⚠ High ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.8% ✓ Higher | 22.8% |
| High School or Higher | 83.6% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.1°F | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.7°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.4" | 11.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.9" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,949 ✓ Larger | 106,806 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greeley's cost of living index is 96.0 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Greeley is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Greeley leads 17 of 23 categories. Greeley wins 17 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 Greeley to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($346,400 vs $689,700 median home), income ($65,525 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greeley, CO and Inglewood, CA are about 869 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.