Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Reno, NV
🏆 Reno leads 19 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Reno
Nevada
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,073 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
265,196 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 46°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 93°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)
Reno, NV
Pros
Homes cost $228k less ($462,100 vs $689,700)
21% less violent crime than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.2 pts lower (5.0%)
Rent averages $306/mo less ($1,360 vs $1,666)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Violent crime (529.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Reno
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Reno
Median Income
$5,510
$73,073 vs $67,563/yr
Reno
Violent Crime
21% lower
529.6 vs 674.6 per 100k
Reno
Median Home Value
$228k less
$462,100 vs $689,700
Reno
Unemployment
3.2 pp lower
5.0% vs 8.2% unemployment
Reno
Summer Heat
15.5°F warmer
July avg high 92.7°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Reno, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 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 | $462,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,360⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $73,073 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 139⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 19.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 35.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 89.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Washoe County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 45.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 92.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" | 9.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 33.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 265,196 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 48.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 19.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Reno's 102.8 (US average = 100).
Reno is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Reno leads 19 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 4 and Reno wins 19. 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 Reno or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $462,100 median home), income ($67,563 vs $73,073), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Reno, NV are about 395 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.