Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Seattle, WA
🏆 Inglewood leads 12 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806
Seattle
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$116,068 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
204⚠ High
Population
734,603 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
13% less violent crime than Seattle
Homes cost $190k less ($689,700 vs $879,900)
Rent averages $279/mo less ($1,666 vs $1,945)
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Seattle by $48,505/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
Seattle, WA
Pros
Households earn $48,505 more per year on average
More college-educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.0 pts lower (4.2%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Violent crime (775.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $879,900
Higher rents — median is $1,945/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Violent Crime
13% lower
674.6 vs 775.1 per 100k
Inglewood
Median Home Value
$190k less
$689,700 vs $879,900
Seattle
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 113.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Seattle
Median Income
$48,505
$116,068 vs $67,563/yr
Seattle
Unemployment
4.0 pp lower
4.2% vs 8.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $879,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,945⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $116,068 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 27.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 27.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer | 218⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 204⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High ✓ Safer | 238⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 66.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 95.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Seattle School District No. 1 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 47.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F ✓ Warmer | 76.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 38.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 734,603 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 14.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Seattle's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Seattle is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Inglewood leads 12 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 12 and Seattle wins 11. 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 Seattle or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $879,900 median home), income ($67,563 vs $116,068), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Seattle, WA are about 967 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.