Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Glendale, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Glendale leads 15 of 22 categories
Glendale
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$81,219 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
76 ✓ Safer
Population
194,512 ✓ Larger
Victorville
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Glendale, CA
Pros
72% less violent crime than Victorville
More college-educated — 43.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Households earn $15,473 more per year on average
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (8.1%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 86°F vs 98°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $992,000
Higher rents — median is $2,002/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Victorville
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $691k less ($300,600 vs $992,000)
Rent averages $541/mo less ($1,461 vs $2,002)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Glendale
Cons
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Glendale by $15,473/yr
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 8.1%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Glendale
Median Income
$15,473
$81,219 vs $65,746/yr
Glendale
Violent Crime
72% lower
287.2 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Glendale
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
8.1% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$691k less
$300,600 vs $992,000
Victorville
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 85.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $992,000⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,002⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $81,219 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.6 min ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 16.4% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 84 ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 76 ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 97 ✓ Safer | 101⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.8% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 88.8% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Glendale Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 69.0°F ✓ Warmer | 58.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 85.8°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.7" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 194,512 ✓ Larger | 134,417 |
| Median Age | 41.1 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.2% | 59.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.4% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Glendale's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Glendale leads 15 of 22 categories. Glendale wins 15 and Victorville wins 7. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Glendale to Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($992,000 vs $300,600 median home), income ($81,219 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Glendale, CA and Victorville, CA are about 56 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.