Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Sugar Land, TX
🏆 Sugar Land leads 19 of 22 categories
Inglewood
California
3
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Sugar Land
Texas
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$132,247 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
21 ✓ Safer
Population
110,077 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Rent averages $202/mo less ($1,666 vs $1,868)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails Sugar Land by $64,684/yr
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)
Sugar Land, TX
Pros
Households earn $64,684 more per year on average
Homes cost $302k less ($387,900 vs $689,700)
88% less violent crime than Inglewood
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.2 pts lower (5.0%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (78.0 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,868/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Sugar Land
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Sugar Land
Median Income
$64,684
$132,247 vs $67,563/yr
Sugar Land
Violent Crime
88% lower
78.0 vs 674.6 per 100k
Sugar Land
Median Home Value
$302k less
$387,900 vs $689,700
Sugar Land
Unemployment
3.2 pp lower
5.0% vs 8.2% unemployment
Sugar Land
Summer Heat
17.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Sugar Land, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $387,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,868⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $132,247 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 30.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 16.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 21 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 66 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | A (125) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 61.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 94.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | FORT BEND ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 64.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 110,077 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 42.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 81.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 22.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 18.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Sugar Land's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sugar Land is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sugar Land leads 19 of 22 categories. Inglewood wins 3 and Sugar Land wins 19. 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 Sugar Land or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $387,900 median home), income ($67,563 vs $132,247), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Sugar Land, TX are about 1,365 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.