Glendale, WI vs West Bend, WI

West Bend is moderately more affordable than Glendale, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 96 compared to 85 for West Bend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $1,354/month compared to $1,033/month in West Bend — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Bend is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $260,300.

Median household income in Glendale is $77,096 compared to $75,043 in West Bend (+2.7%). Glendale does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.5% in West Bend.