Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Milwaukee, WI
🏆 Milwaukee leads 15 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$49,733
Violent Crime Index
377⚠ High
Population
573,299 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
53% less violent crime than Milwaukee
Households earn $17,830 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 30°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 83°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 Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Pros
Homes cost $532k less ($157,800 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $684/mo less ($982 vs $1,666)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.9%)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 26.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Inglewood by $17,830/yr
Violent crime (1430.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2700.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$17,830
$67,563 vs $49,733/yr
Inglewood
Violent Crime
53% lower
674.6 vs 1430.9 per 100k
Milwaukee
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 95.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Milwaukee
Median Home Value
$532k less
$157,800 vs $689,700
Milwaukee
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
Milwaukee
Summer Heat
5.6°F warmer
July avg high 82.8°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Milwaukee, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 95.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $157,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $982 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $49,733 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 22.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 9.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer | 277⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 377⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 129⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | C (82) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 26.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 85.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Milwaukee School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 29.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 82.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 33.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 39.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 573,299 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 41.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 25.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Milwaukee's 95.5 (US average = 100).
Milwaukee is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Milwaukee leads 15 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 8 and Milwaukee wins 15. 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 Milwaukee or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $157,800 median home), income ($67,563 vs $49,733), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Milwaukee, WI are about 1,747 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.