Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Savannah, GA
🏆 Savannah leads 14 of 19 categories
Inglewood
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Savannah
Georgia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,748
Violent Crime Index
5 ✓ Safer
Population
147,583 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Households earn $12,815 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 92°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 61°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 20% higher than Savannah
Savannah, GA
Pros
Homes cost $486k less ($203,300 vs $689,700)
97% less violent crime than Inglewood
Rent averages $450/mo less ($1,216 vs $1,666)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Violent crime is well below the national average (20.3 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Inglewood by $12,815/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$12,815
$67,563 vs $54,748/yr
Savannah
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 95.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Savannah
Violent Crime
97% lower
20.3 vs 674.6 per 100k
Savannah
Median Home Value
$486k less
$203,300 vs $689,700
Savannah
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
7.2% vs 8.2% unemployment
Savannah
Summer Heat
15.1°F warmer
July avg high 92.3°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 95.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $203,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,216 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $54,748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 7.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 5 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 90.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Savannah-Chatham County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 61.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 92.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 52.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 147,583 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 45.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 20.1% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 14.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Savannah's 95.6 (US average = 100).
Savannah is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Savannah leads 14 of 19 categories. Inglewood wins 5 and Savannah wins 14. 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 Savannah or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $203,300 median home), income ($67,563 vs $54,748), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Savannah, GA are about 2,145 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.