Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
New Bedford, MA
🏆 New Bedford leads 14 of 23 categories
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
New Bedford
Massachusetts
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,604
Violent Crime Index
93 ✓ Safer
Population
100,620
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Households earn $12,959 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 39°F
More college-educated — 22.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
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
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
New Bedford, MA
Pros
Homes cost $398k less ($291,300 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $640/mo less ($1,026 vs $1,666)
48% less violent crime than Inglewood
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (7.2%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Inglewood by $12,959/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$12,959
$67,563 vs $54,604/yr
New Bedford
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
New Bedford
Violent Crime
48% lower
353.2 vs 674.6 per 100k
New Bedford
Median Home Value
$398k less
$291,300 vs $689,700
New Bedford
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
7.2% vs 8.2% unemployment
New Bedford
Summer Heat
5.3°F warmer
July avg high 82.5°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $291,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,026 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $54,604 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 7.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% ✓ Higher | 4.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 93 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B- (94) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 11.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% ✓ Higher | 16.4% |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% ✓ Higher | 76.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | New Bedford |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 39.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 82.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 45.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 32.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 ✓ Larger | 100,620 |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 36.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 39.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 23.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs New Bedford's 100.9 (US average = 100).
New Bedford is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, New Bedford leads 14 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 9 and New Bedford wins 14. 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 New Bedford or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $291,300 median home), income ($67,563 vs $54,604), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and New Bedford, MA are about 2,608 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.