Glendale, OR vs Waterloo, OR

Glendale is moderately more affordable than Waterloo, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 80 compared to 89 for Waterloo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterloo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $966/month compared to $1,094/month in Waterloo — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendale is more affordable at $173,300 median vs $236,500.

Median household income in Glendale is $39,917 compared to $61,458 in Waterloo (-35%). While Waterloo 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% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Waterloo.

Climate-wise, Waterloo is notably warmer with an average of 52.2°F compared to 48.9°F in Glendale. Waterloo receives more rainfall at 41.5" per year compared to 40.7" in Glendale.