salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,789
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$191
👥 People living there
545,970
252,833
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.7 min
College degree
25.5%
24.3%
Own their home
50.1%
57.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Fresno and Glendale cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $59,130 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Glendale?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $79,302 in Glendale, 3% more in Glendale.