Cost of Living in Glendale, PA

With a cost of living index of 80, Glendale, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 20% cheaper than the national average and 3% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Glendale is a small community of 1,420 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Glendale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,174 (11% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $133,200 (56% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Glendale is $80,585, which is 7% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.