Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Richmond, VA
🏆 Richmond leads 17 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Richmond
Virginia
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,606
Violent Crime Index
89 ✓ Safer
Population
227,171 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Households earn $7,957 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 48°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 90°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
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Richmond
Richmond, VA
Pros
Homes cost $381k less ($308,300 vs $689,700)
50% less violent crime than Inglewood
Rent averages $439/mo less ($1,227 vs $1,666)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (6.1%)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
More college-educated — 44.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Property crime (3179.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Inglewood by $7,957/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$7,957
$67,563 vs $59,606/yr
Richmond
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Richmond
Violent Crime
50% lower
336.9 vs 674.6 per 100k
Richmond
Median Home Value
$381k less
$308,300 vs $689,700
Richmond
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
6.1% vs 8.2% unemployment
Richmond
Summer Heat
12.3°F warmer
July avg high 89.5°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Richmond, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $308,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,227 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $59,606 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 6.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 22.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 114⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 44.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Richmond City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 47.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 89.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 8.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 227,171 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 34.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 43.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 17.1% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Richmond's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Richmond is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Richmond leads 17 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 6 and Richmond wins 17. 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 Richmond or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $308,300 median home), income ($67,563 vs $59,606), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Richmond, VA are about 2,287 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.