Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
San Francisco, CA
🏆 San Francisco leads 13 of 22 categories
Inglewood
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
San Francisco
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
117.1⚠ High
Median Household Income
$136,689 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
851,036 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Homes cost $659k less ($689,700 vs $1,348,700)
Rent averages $650/mo less ($1,666 vs $2,316)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 59°F
Cons
Median income trails San Francisco by $69,126/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)
Property crime (3614.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
San Francisco, CA
Pros
Households earn $69,126 more per year on average
More college-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
12% less violent crime than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (5.4%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 62°F vs 77°F
Smaller class sizes — 21.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,348,700
Higher rents — median is $2,316/mo
Violent crime (596.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 117.1)
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 115.5 vs 117.1 (100 = US avg)
Inglewood
Median Home Value
$659k less
$689,700 vs $1,348,700
Inglewood
Summer Heat
15.4°F warmer
July avg high 77.2°F vs 61.8°F
San Francisco
Median Income
$69,126
$136,689 vs $67,563/yr
San Francisco
Violent Crime
12% lower
596.5 vs 674.6 per 100k
San Francisco
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
5.4% vs 8.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 117.1⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,348,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,316⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $136,689 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 31.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 23.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 169⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High ✓ Safer | 187⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 21.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 59.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | San Francisco Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 59.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F ✓ Warmer | 61.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 30.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 851,036 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 39.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 38.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 13.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs San Francisco's 117.1 (US average = 100).
Inglewood is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, San Francisco leads 13 of 22 categories. Inglewood wins 9 and San Francisco wins 13. 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 San Francisco or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $1,348,700 median home), income ($67,563 vs $136,689), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and San Francisco, CA are about 370 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.