Inglewood, CA vs Lancaster, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Inglewood

60.7

#1928 nationally

vs

Lancaster

61.5

#1905 nationally

Inglewood leads in walk score (73 vs 29). Lancaster leads in cost of living index (126 vs 160). Inglewood leads in crime level (18.5 vs 22.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Inglewood, CA Lancaster, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.7 (#1928) 61.5 (#1905)
Population 102,865 166,236
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $766,920 $465,459
Median Household Income $67,563 $71,367
Average Commute 30.8 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 73 29
Crime Level 18.5 22.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 160 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9