Inglewood, CA vs Santa Ana, CA

Inglewood, CA and Santa Ana, CA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Inglewood scores 154 while Santa Ana scores 154 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Inglewood is $1,725/month compared to $1,975/month in Santa Ana — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Inglewood has cheaper rent, Santa Ana actually has lower median home values ($657,800 vs $744,300).

Median household income in Inglewood is $71,029 compared to $88,354 in Santa Ana (-19.6%). While Santa Ana is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Inglewood spend roughly 29.1% of their income on rent, more than the 26.8% in Santa Ana.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.5°F vs 64.9°F). Inglewood receives more rainfall at 11.8" per year compared to 11.2" in Santa Ana.