salaryGlendale is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$99
👥 People living there
252,833
455,548
Commute to work
27.7 min
29.9 min
College degree
24.3%
35.6%
Own their home
57.2%
41.2%
Below poverty line
15.1%
14.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $67,681 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $94,293 in Long Beach, 16% more in Long Beach.