Glendale, CA vs Spokane, WA
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
Spokane
68.2
#1341 nationally
Spokane leads in cost of living index (98 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 48). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $56,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Spokane, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 68.2 (#1341) |
| Population | 187,050 | 230,160 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $401,824 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $56,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.0 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Spokane, WA
Lilac City with four seasons
Median Home
$401,824
Population
230,160
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
B-
West
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