salaryDes Moines is 10% 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
$1,266
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$191
👥 People living there
212,421
252,833
Commute to work
19.5 min
27.7 min
College degree
29.7%
24.3%
Own their home
60.5%
57.2%
Below poverty line
15%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $65,873 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Glendale?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $79,302 in Glendale, 10% more in Glendale.