Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
West Covina, CA
🏆 West Covina leads 17 of 21 categories
Inglewood
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
West Covina
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$96,219 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
63 ✓ Safer
Population
108,173 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Rent averages $388/mo less ($1,666 vs $2,054)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 90°F
Cons
Median income trails West Covina by $28,656/yr
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)
Property crime (3614.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
West Covina, CA
Pros
65% less violent crime than Inglewood
Households earn $28,656 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (239.3 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (6.7%)
More college-educated — 29.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,054/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 115.5 on the COL index
West Covina
Median Income
$28,656
$96,219 vs $67,563/yr
West Covina
Violent Crime
65% lower
239.3 vs 674.6 per 100k
West Covina
Median Home Value
$25k less
$664,500 vs $689,700
West Covina
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
6.7% vs 8.2% unemployment
West Covina
Summer Heat
13.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.3°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $664,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,054⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $96,219 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 6.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 9.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 100 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | B- (92) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 21.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 29.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 86.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | West Covina Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F | 67.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 90.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 16.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 108,173 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 62.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 16.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs West Covina's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, West Covina leads 17 of 21 categories. Inglewood wins 4 and West Covina 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 West Covina or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $664,500 median home), income ($67,563 vs $96,219), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and West Covina, CA are about 26 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.