Inglewood, CA vs Riverside, CA

Riverside is moderately more affordable than Inglewood, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Inglewood scores 154 compared to 137 for Riverside, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Inglewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Inglewood is $1,725/month compared to $1,812/month in Riverside — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Inglewood has cheaper rent, Riverside actually has lower median home values ($542,100 vs $744,300).

Median household income in Inglewood is $71,029 compared to $88,575 in Riverside (-19.8%). Riverside offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Inglewood spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.5% in Riverside.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.5°F vs 66.2°F). Inglewood receives more rainfall at 11.8" per year compared to 9.4" in Riverside.