Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 19 of 22 categories
Inglewood
California
3
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Roseville
California
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Rent averages $274/mo less ($1,666 vs $1,940)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 94°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 55°F
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $44,702/yr
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $44,702 more per year on average
68% less violent crime than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (4.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $93k less ($596,700 vs $689,700)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Roseville
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Roseville
Median Income
$44,702
$112,265 vs $67,563/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
68% lower
219.2 vs 674.6 per 100k
Roseville
Median Home Value
$93k less
$596,700 vs $689,700
Roseville
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
4.5% vs 8.2% unemployment
Roseville
Summer Heat
16.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $596,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 21.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Roseville is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Roseville leads 19 of 22 categories. Inglewood wins 3 and Roseville 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($67,563 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Roseville, CA are about 371 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.