Glendale, CA vs San Antonio, TX
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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 37). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 187,050 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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