salaryGlendale is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,864
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$104
👥 People living there
252,833
830,235
Commute to work
27.7 min
30.4 min
College degree
24.3%
60.3%
Own their home
57.2%
38.2%
Below poverty line
15.1%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $68,901 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $152,036 in San Francisco, 48% more in San Francisco.
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