Glendale, CA vs Yorba Linda, CA

Glendale is moderately more affordable than Yorba Linda, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 189 compared to 214 for Yorba Linda, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yorba Linda 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 $2,779/month in Yorba Linda — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendale is more affordable at $1,043,900 median vs $1,091,700.

Median household income in Glendale is $84,262 compared to $152,060 in Yorba Linda (-44.6%). While Yorba Linda 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 21.9% in Yorba Linda.