salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,560 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 57 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Glendale?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glendale
| Size | Glendale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,360 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,394 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,633 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,901 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,402 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glendale overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Glendale, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glendale
Life in Glendale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glendale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $825 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $387,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glendale, AZ?
Renting in Glendale costs a median of about $1,864 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Glendale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,560 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glendale cheap or expensive?
Glendale is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $79,302. It ranks 57th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glendale?
The median homeowner in Glendale pays $1,612 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.
Is Glendale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Glendale?
The median home value in Glendale is $387,500, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
252,833 people live in Glendale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.