Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Inglewood leads 12 of 22 categories
Inglewood
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,806
Victorville
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
34% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (8.2%)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 98°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
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $389k less ($300,600 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $205/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,666)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 8.2%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$1,817
$67,563 vs $65,746/yr
Inglewood
Violent Crime
34% lower
674.6 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Inglewood
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
8.2% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$389k less
$300,600 vs $689,700
Victorville
Summer Heat
20.3°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Inglewood leads 12 of 22 categories. Inglewood wins 12 and Victorville wins 10. 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 Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $300,600 median home), income ($67,563 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Victorville, CA are about 69 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.