Barstow, CA vs Glendale, CA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Barstow

67.4

#1421 nationally

vs

Glendale

62.9

#1813 nationally

Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 30.4). Barstow leads in cost of living index (104 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 40).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Barstow, CA Glendale, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.4 (#1421) 62.9 (#1813)
Population 24,964 187,050
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $266,998 $1,197,708
Median Household Income $52,200 $81,219
Average Commute 27.9 min 27.6 min
Walk Score 40 71
Crime Level 30.4 7.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 193
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+32.9