salaryParadise is 12% cheaperBased 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
$2,597
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$142
👥 People living there
190,748
185,913
Commute to work
27.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
47.2%
24.1%
Own their home
35.2%
41.9%
Below poverty line
12.9%
17.6%
Unemployment
8.3%
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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $59,280 | -40% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,750 | -36% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $65,040 | -36% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $27,110 | -24% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $103,940 | -23% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $97,290 | -23% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $150,510 | -23% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $29,360 | -21% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $52,946 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Paradise?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $63,836 in Paradise, 49% more in Glendale.