salaryRichmond is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$141
👥 People living there
252,833
229,359
Commute to work
27.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
24.3%
45.6%
Own their home
57.2%
43.5%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $58,320 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Richmond?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $69,657 in Richmond, 14% more in Glendale.