Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Lincoln, NE
🏆 Lincoln leads 18 of 22 categories
Inglewood
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Lincoln
Nebraska
18
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,846 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
92 ✓ Safer
Population
290,531 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 36°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 89°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 24% higher than Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Pros
Homes cost $459k less ($230,400 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $668/mo less ($998 vs $1,666)
48% less violent crime than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.9 pts lower (3.3%)
24% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Lincoln
Cost of Living
24% cheaper
COL index 92.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Lincoln
Violent Crime
48% lower
347.9 vs 674.6 per 100k
Lincoln
Median Home Value
$459k less
$230,400 vs $689,700
Lincoln
Unemployment
4.9 pp lower
3.3% vs 8.2% unemployment
Lincoln
Summer Heat
12.2°F warmer
July avg high 89.4°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Lincoln, NE |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 92.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $230,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $998 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $67,846 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 3.3% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 92 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 13.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 40.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 92.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 35.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 89.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 30.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 26.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 290,531 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 33.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 56.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 22.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 14.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Lincoln's 92.0 (US average = 100).
Lincoln is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Lincoln leads 18 of 22 categories. Inglewood wins 4 and Lincoln wins 18. 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 Inglewood to Lincoln or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $230,400 median home), income ($67,563 vs $67,846), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Lincoln, NE are about 1,276 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.