Cost of Living in Glendale, OR

With a cost of living index of 80, Glendale, OR is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 26% below the Oregon state average of 106. Glendale is a small community of 719 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Glendale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $966 (27% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $173,300 (43% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.3x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Glendale is $39,917, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Glendale. The area sees an average annual temperature of 48.9°F, with summers averaging 62°F and winters around 38°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches spread over roughly 126 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.