salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$157
👥 People living there
252,833
2,328,253
Commute to work
27.7 min
27.2 min
College degree
24.3%
36.6%
Own their home
57.2%
42.1%
Below poverty line
15.1%
19.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Houston cheaper to live in?
Glendale and Houston cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $58,779 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Houston?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $69,901 in Houston, 13% more in Glendale.