salaryGlendale is 3% 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
$1,983
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$191
👥 People living there
2,711,226
252,833
Commute to work
33.1 min
27.7 min
College degree
44.3%
24.3%
Own their home
46%
57.2%
Below poverty line
16.8%
15.1%
Unemployment
8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $58,310 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Glendale?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $79,302 in Glendale, 6% more in Chicago.