Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hemet, CA
VS
Inglewood, CA
🏆 Hemet leads 13 of 22 categories
Hemet
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$49,901
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
89,651
Inglewood
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
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.
Hemet, CA
Pros
Homes cost $413k less ($277,200 vs $689,700)
37% less violent crime than Inglewood
Rent averages $309/mo less ($1,357 vs $1,666)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Median income trails Inglewood by $17,662/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 8.2%)
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Households earn $17,662 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (8.2%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 95°F
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
Higher rents — median is $1,666/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hemet
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Hemet
Violent Crime
37% lower
424.8 vs 674.6 per 100k
Hemet
Median Home Value
$413k less
$277,200 vs $689,700
Hemet
Summer Heat
17.9°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 77.2°F
Inglewood
Median Income
$17,662
$67,563 vs $49,901/yr
Inglewood
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
8.2% vs 9.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hemet, CA | Inglewood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $277,200 ✓ Lower | $689,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,357⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,666⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $49,901 | $67,563 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 8.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 36.8 min⚠ High | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 8.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 98 ✓ Safer | 175⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 178⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 ✓ Safer | 172⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (78) | C (79) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.9% | 22.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 79.9% ✓ Higher | 77.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hemet Unified | Inglewood Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 65.8°F | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer | 77.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.2" | 11.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 89,651 | 106,806 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.0 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 22.4% ✓ More | 13.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemet's cost of living index is 107.9 vs Inglewood's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Hemet is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Hemet leads 13 of 22 categories. Hemet wins 13 and Inglewood wins 9. 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 Hemet to Inglewood or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($277,200 vs $689,700 median home), income ($49,901 vs $67,563), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hemet, CA and Inglewood, CA are about 79 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.