salaryGlendale is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$166
👥 People living there
252,833
219,215
Commute to work
27.7 min
30.2 min
College degree
24.3%
21.2%
Own their home
57.2%
58.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $62,045 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Modesto?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $86,162 in Modesto, 8% more in Modesto.