Alameda, CA vs Glendale, CA

Glendale is moderately more affordable than Alameda, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Alameda scores 212 compared to 189 for Glendale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alameda can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alameda is $2,394/month compared to $2,095/month in Glendale — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendale is more affordable at $1,043,900 median vs $1,203,900.

Median household income in Alameda is $132,015 compared to $84,262 in Glendale (+56.7%). While Alameda is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alameda spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 29.8% in Glendale.