Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Redding, CA
🏆 Redding leads 16 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806 ✓ Larger
Redding
California
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,323
Violent Crime Index
170⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
93,327
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 100°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 57°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)
Redding, CA
Pros
Homes cost $347k less ($343,000 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $388/mo less ($1,278 vs $1,666)
4% less violent crime than Inglewood
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.9%)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Violent crime (647.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Hot summers — July highs average 100°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Redding
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Redding
Violent Crime
4% lower
647.8 vs 674.6 per 100k
Redding
Median Home Value
$347k less
$343,000 vs $689,700
Redding
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
Redding
Summer Heat
22.7°F warmer
July avg high 99.9°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $343,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,278 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $67,323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 16.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% ✓ Higher | 6.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 136⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 170⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 83 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) ✓ Better | C (77) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 20.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 26.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Redding Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 57.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 99.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 41.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 ✓ Larger | 93,327 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 22.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 19.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Redding's 102.8 (US average = 100).
Redding is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Redding leads 16 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 7 and Redding 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 Redding or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $343,000 median home), income ($67,563 vs $67,323), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Redding, CA are about 508 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.