Cost of Living in Glendale, CO

With a cost of living index of 122, Glendale, CO is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 22% more expensive than the national average and 8% above the Colorado state average of 114. Glendale is a small community of 4,546 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Glendale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,723 (31% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $398,800 (31% above the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.8x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Glendale is $68,952, which is 8% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 30% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Everyday prices in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.