Glendale, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 57). Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $81,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 187,050 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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