Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Stockton, CA
🏆 Stockton leads 11 of 21 categories
Inglewood
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806
Stockton
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$71,612 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
302⚠ High
Population
320,030 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
41% less violent crime than Stockton
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 95°F
More college-educated — 22.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 58°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)
Higher rents — median is $1,666/mo
Stockton, CA
Pros
Homes cost $308k less ($382,000 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $249/mo less ($1,417 vs $1,666)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Households earn $4,049 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (1145.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2639.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Violent Crime
41% lower
674.6 vs 1145.8 per 100k
Stockton
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Stockton
Median Income
$4,049
$71,612 vs $67,563/yr
Stockton
Median Home Value
$308k less
$382,000 vs $689,700
Stockton
Summer Heat
17.5°F warmer
July avg high 94.7°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $382,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,417⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $71,612 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 7.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 32.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% ✓ Higher | 5.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer | 231⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 302⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 126⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) ✓ Better | C- (74) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% ✓ Higher | 18.3% |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 77.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Stockton Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 58.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 94.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 320,030 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 51.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Stockton's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Stockton is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Stockton leads 11 of 21 categories. Inglewood wins 10 and Stockton 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 Stockton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $382,000 median home), income ($67,563 vs $71,612), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Stockton, CA are about 324 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.