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Cost of Living in Glendale, AZ

Population 250,193 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

111
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Glendale's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $70,139 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Cost Overview

Housing 114
Rent 106

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Glendale

The median home value in Glendale is $347,000 — 14% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,397/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,139/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Glendale has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$347,000
14% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$403,914
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
6% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,543/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 57.6%
Renter-occupied 42.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,397
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,011/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.5 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.7%
Carpooled
12.5%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
13.1%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$70,139
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$31,981
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
10% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.4%
Graduate degree 8.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.5
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 36.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 72 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
183
Max AQI recorded
91
PM2.5 days
193
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Glendale, AZ?

Glendale has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.

What is average rent in Glendale, AZ?

The median gross rent in Glendale is $1,397 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Glendale?

The median home value in Glendale is $347,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Glendale?

The median household income in Glendale is $70,139 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Glendale, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Glendale is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Glendale, AZ affordable?

Glendale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.

Glendale at a Glance

Population
250,193
Median Income
$70,139
Home Value
$347,000
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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