Glendale, CA vs Richmond, 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.

Glendale

62.9

#1813 nationally

vs

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

Glendale leads in crime level (7.9 vs 25.3). Glendale leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 34.6 min). Richmond leads in cost of living index (155 vs 193).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Glendale, CA Richmond, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1813) 60.3 (#1940)
Population 187,050 114,106
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,197,708 $610,065
Median Household Income $81,219 $86,618
Average Commute 27.6 min 34.6 min
Walk Score 71 59
Crime Level 7.9 25.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 193 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+38.0