salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,597
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$151
👥 People living there
190,748
3,857,263
Commute to work
27.1 min
30.7 min
College degree
47.2%
38.5%
Own their home
35.2%
36%
Below poverty line
12.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
8.3%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $135,560 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $161,470 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | $79,310 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 | $47,380 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $47,760 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Pharmacist | $157,440 | $157,440 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $161,890 | 0% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $122,980 | 0% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Glendale and Los Angeles cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 8% more in Glendale.