Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Warren, MI
🏆 Warren leads 16 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
Warren
Michigan
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,633
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
138,588 ✓ 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 32°F
Households earn $5,930 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 84°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Higher rents — median is $1,666/mo
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Warren
Warren, MI
Pros
Homes cost $520k less ($169,300 vs $689,700)
Rent averages $527/mo less ($1,139 vs $1,666)
20% less violent crime than Inglewood
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Inglewood
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (7.4%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (541.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Inglewood by $5,930/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Income
$5,930
$67,563 vs $61,633/yr
Warren
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Warren
Violent Crime
20% lower
541.8 vs 674.6 per 100k
Warren
Median Home Value
$520k less
$169,300 vs $689,700
Warren
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
7.4% vs 8.2% unemployment
Warren
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 83.5°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $169,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High | $1,139 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 ✓ Higher | $61,633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 7.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 25.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% ✓ Higher | 8.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 143⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 74 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% ✓ Higher | 19.9% |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 86.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Warren Consolidated Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 32.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 83.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 29.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 27.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 138,588 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 21.1% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Warren's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Warren is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Warren leads 16 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 7 and Warren wins 16. 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 Warren or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $169,300 median home), income ($67,563 vs $61,633), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Warren, MI are about 1,990 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.