2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Glendale, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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Highlights
- Household income in Santa Clarita, is 43% more than it is in Glendale and is 35% above the National Average.
- Glendale unemployment rate is 10.3%.
- Santa Clarita unemployment rate is 9.6%.
 Glendale, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate10.3%9.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.7%0.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.5%33.9%33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.5%7.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes8.0%8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$41,080$42,435$37,638
 Household Income$74,488$106,166$69,021
 Family Median Income$86,222$119,672$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Glendale, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K12.5%5.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.5%1.5%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.8%5.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%5.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K5.2%5.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.8%4.9%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.3%7.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.6%12.3%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K16.4%20.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.9%14.6%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K12.9%17.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Glendale, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance16.9%18.6%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science7.7%6.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%1.5%1.8%
 Legal1.8%1.1%1.2%
 Education, library5.5%6.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment6.9%4.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology7.7%6.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support4.7%2.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%3.5%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving4.1%4.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%2.7%3.6%
 Personal care2.7%2.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.9%22.5%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.7%6.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving8.3%9.6%13.1%
Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 10 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 14 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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