Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Newark, NJ
🏆 Newark leads 12 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Newark
New Jersey
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$46,460
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
307,355 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Households earn $21,103 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (8.2%)
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 87°F
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)
Newark, NJ
Pros
Homes cost $377k less ($312,300 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $393/mo less ($1,273 vs $1,666)
14% less violent crime than Inglewood
Smaller class sizes — 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Median income trails Inglewood by $21,103/yr
Violent crime (581.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (10.7% vs 8.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$21,103
$67,563 vs $46,460/yr
Inglewood
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
8.2% vs 10.7% unemployment
Newark
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Newark
Violent Crime
14% lower
581.2 vs 674.6 per 100k
Newark
Median Home Value
$377k less
$312,300 vs $689,700
Newark
Summer Heat
9.6°F warmer
July avg high 86.8°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Newark, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $312,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,273 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $46,460 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 129⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 93 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | C+ (85) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 15.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% ✓ Higher | 17.0% |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 77.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Newark Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 39.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 86.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 50.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 28.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 307,355 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% ✓ Higher | 23.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 10.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Newark's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Newark is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Newark leads 12 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 11 and Newark wins 12. 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 Newark or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $312,300 median home), income ($67,563 vs $46,460), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Newark, NJ are about 2,445 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.