salaryAtlanta is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,597
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,498
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$95,332
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$1,102,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$6,679
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$174
👥 People living there
505,268
190,748
Commute to work
26.5 min
27.1 min
College degree
59.2%
47.2%
Own their home
46.4%
35.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
12.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Glendale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $98,050 | +107% in Glendale |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $121,980 | +100% in Glendale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,850 | +94% in Glendale |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $75,740 | +49% in Glendale |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $161,890 | +45% in Glendale |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $194,410 | +41% in Glendale |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $135,560 | +35% in Glendale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $101,860 | +33% in Glendale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $68,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Glendale?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $95,332 in Glendale, 3% more in Glendale.