Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
Westminster, CA
🏆 Westminster leads 14 of 21 categories
Inglewood
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806 ✓ Larger
Westminster
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,271 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
115⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
90,638
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Rent averages $311/mo less ($1,666 vs $1,977)
Homes cost $87k less ($689,700 vs $777,100)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 83°F
Cons
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Westminster by $12,708/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (3614.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Westminster, CA
Pros
35% less violent crime than Inglewood
Households earn $12,708 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (7.5%)
More college-educated — 26.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,977/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2498.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $777,100
Key Differences at a Glance
Inglewood
Median Home Value
$87k less
$689,700 vs $777,100
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 115.5 on the COL index
Westminster
Median Income
$12,708
$80,271 vs $67,563/yr
Westminster
Violent Crime
35% lower
436.2 vs 674.6 per 100k
Westminster
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
7.5% vs 8.2% unemployment
Westminster
Summer Heat
5.3°F warmer
July avg high 82.5°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Westminster, 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 ✓ Lower | $777,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,977⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $80,271 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 7.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 28.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 9.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 119⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 22.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 26.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% ✓ Higher | 77.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | Westminster |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F | 69.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 82.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 12.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 ✓ Larger | 90,638 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 41.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 21.2% |
| Over 65 | 13.0% | 17.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Westminster's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Westminster leads 14 of 21 categories. Inglewood wins 7 and Westminster wins 14. 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $777,100 median home), income ($67,563 vs $80,271), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and Westminster, CA are about 25 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.