salaryCleveland is 21% 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
$1,277
$2,597
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,498
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$95,332
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$1,102,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$6,679
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$174
👥 People living there
366,097
190,748
Commute to work
22.5 min
27.1 min
College degree
22.4%
47.2%
Own their home
41.7%
35.2%
Below poverty line
30.6%
12.9%
Unemployment
10.8%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Glendale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $135,560 | +61% in Glendale |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $98,050 | +56% in Glendale |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $121,980 | +52% in Glendale |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $160,920 | +45% in Glendale |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $194,410 | +44% in Glendale |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $122,980 | +38% in Glendale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $101,860 | +33% in Glendale |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $125,830 | +29% in Glendale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $72,548 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Glendale?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $95,332 in Glendale, 54% more in Glendale.