Glendale, CA vs Helena, AL
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
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 12). Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.9). Helena leads in cost of living index (101 vs 193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 187,050 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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