Glendale, CA vs Livermore, CA

Glendale is moderately more affordable than Livermore, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 189 compared to 206 for Livermore, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Livermore can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $2,095/month compared to $2,640/month in Livermore — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glendale has cheaper rent, Livermore actually has lower median home values ($1,038,600 vs $1,043,900).

Median household income in Glendale is $84,262 compared to $153,602 in Livermore (-45.1%). While Livermore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale spend roughly 29.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Livermore.

Climate-wise, Glendale is notably warmer with an average of 65.2°F compared to 59.9°F in Livermore. Livermore receives more rainfall at 15.2" per year compared to 13.9" in Glendale.