About the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$142
👥 People living there
252,833
185,913
Commute to work
27.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
24.3%
24.1%
Own their home
57.2%
41.9%
Below poverty line
15.1%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Glendale and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $59,725 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Paradise?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $63,836 in Paradise, 24% more in Glendale.