What is the cost of living in Glendale, WI?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Glendale has an overall cost of living index of 105, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Wisconsin, Glendale has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Wisconsin's index of 98.
The standard of living in Glendale ranks as #104 most affordable out of the 146 places we measured in Wisconsin. By definition, that implies Glendale ranks as the #42 most expensive place in the Badger State.
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Glendale Cost Of Living Vs. Wisconsin
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Glendale. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Glendale is 102.
The Groceries index in Glendale is 98.
The Health index in Glendale is 119.
The Housing index in Glendale is 102.
The Transportation index in Glendale is 100.
The Utilities index in Glendale is 101.
| Living Expense | Glendale | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 100 | 100 |
Glendale Cost Of Living Compared To Wisconsin Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Glendale, WI Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Wisconsin, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Glendale is $351,577.
The Median Rent in Glendale is $1,432.
The Median Income in Glendale is $78,092.
The Home Value To Income in Glendale is 4.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Glendale is 0.22x.
Glendale, WI Costs By Category
Detailed Glendale Services costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Glendale Groceries costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Glendale Health costs vs. Wisconsin
Detailed Glendale Transportation costs vs. Wisconsin
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Glendale
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Glendale. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Milwaukee, WI has a cost of living index of 95, 0.9x Glendale.
Wauwatosa, WI has a cost of living index of 110, 1.0x Glendale.
Brookfield, WI has a cost of living index of 120, 1.1x Glendale.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Glendale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 566,973 | 95 | 0.9x |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 48,529 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Brookfield, WI | 41,273 | 120 | 1.1x |
| New Berlin, WI | 40,270 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,539 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Mequon, WI | 25,270 | 128 | 1.2x |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 14,665 | 127 | 1.2x |
| Shorewood, WI | 13,627 | 122 | 1.2x |
| Cedarburg, WI | 12,605 | 116 | 1.1x |
| Brown Deer, WI | 12,564 | 100 | 1.0x |
