Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
South Fulton, GA
🏆 South Fulton leads 17 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
South Fulton
Georgia
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
107,865 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 54°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 90°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
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)
Cost of living runs 15% higher than South Fulton
South Fulton, GA
Pros
Homes cost $448k less ($242,200 vs $689,700)
30% less violent crime than Inglewood
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
More college-educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $9,925 more per year on average
Rent averages $205/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,666)
Cons
Violent crime (470.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
South Fulton
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
South Fulton
Median Income
$9,925
$77,488 vs $67,563/yr
South Fulton
Violent Crime
30% lower
470.5 vs 674.6 per 100k
South Fulton
Median Home Value
$448k less
$242,200 vs $689,700
South Fulton
Summer Heat
12.9°F warmer
July avg high 90.1°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $242,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $77,488 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 7.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 32.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | C+ (86) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 18.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 39.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 93.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 54.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 107,865 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 37.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 69.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs South Fulton's 100.9 (US average = 100).
South Fulton is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, South Fulton leads 17 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 6 and South Fulton 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 South Fulton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $242,200 median home), income ($67,563 vs $77,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and South Fulton, GA are about 1,930 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.