Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Portland, OR
🏆 Portland leads 16 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806
Portland
Oregon
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,876 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
190⚠ High
Population
646,101 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
6% less violent crime than Portland
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
Cons
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Median income trails Portland by $18,313/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Portland, OR
Pros
Homes cost $167k less ($523,100 vs $689,700)
Households earn $18,313 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (5.6%)
More college-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Violent crime (720.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5526.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Violent Crime
6% lower
674.6 vs 720.1 per 100k
Portland
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Portland
Median Income
$18,313
$85,876 vs $67,563/yr
Portland
Median Home Value
$167k less
$523,100 vs $689,700
Portland
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
5.6% vs 8.2% unemployment
Portland
Summer Heat
3.1°F warmer
July avg high 80.3°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $523,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,530⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $85,876 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 24.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 22.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer | 219⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High ✓ Safer | 263⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 52.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Portland SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 46.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 80.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 44.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 646,101 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 53.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 14.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Portland's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Portland is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Portland leads 16 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 7 and Portland wins 16. 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 Portland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $523,100 median home), income ($67,563 vs $85,876), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Portland, OR are about 832 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.