salaryGlendale is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$163
👥 People living there
252,833
319,069
Commute to work
27.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
24.3%
25.7%
Own their home
57.2%
56.8%
Below poverty line
15.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $63,436 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Riverside?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $98,192 in Riverside, 19% more in Riverside.