salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 10.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,640 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 230 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Inglewood?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Inglewood
| Size | Inglewood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,518 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,665 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,106 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,308 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,017 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Inglewood overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Inglewood, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Inglewood
Life in Inglewood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Inglewood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,485 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $792,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $79,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Inglewood, CA?
Renting in Inglewood costs a median of about $2,016 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Inglewood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,640 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Inglewood cheap or expensive?
Inglewood is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.8% of the typical household income of $78,461. It ranks 230th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Inglewood?
The median homeowner in Inglewood pays $4,847 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Inglewood more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Inglewood?
The median home value in Inglewood is $792,800, about 10.1 times the typical yearly household income.
104,569 people live in Inglewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.