City comparison
No. Glendale's crime index is 144 versus 188 in Dallas, and its violent crime index is 135 versus 179, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Dallas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,472 a month versus $1,528 in Glendale.
Safety is where Dallas and Glendale split most clearly. Glendale scores 44 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,472 in Dallas and $1,528 in Glendale.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Dallas costs less and Glendale pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The crime gap is citywide. Glendale has rougher pockets and Dallas has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Dallas and Glendale are 890 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,472 a month in Dallas to $1,528 a month in Glendale, up $56 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $70,518 in Dallas to $73,530 in Glendale, up $3,012 (4%).
The crime index goes from 188 in Dallas to 144 in Glendale, down 44 points (23%).
The move
Glendale and Dallas are 890 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,528 a month in Glendale to $1,472 a month in Dallas, down $56 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $73,530 in Glendale to $70,518 in Dallas, down $3,012 (4%).
The crime index goes from 144 in Glendale to 188 in Dallas, up 44 points (31%).
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Rent
4% cheaper
Dallas rent is 4% cheaper than Glendale
Dallas
Winner$1,472/mo
Glendale
$1,528/mo
Typical rent runs $1,472 a month in Dallas versus $1,528 in Glendale, so Dallas is 4% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $56, or $672 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
4% higher
Glendale's median income is 4% higher than Dallas
Dallas
$70,518
Glendale
Winner$73,530
Median household income is $73,530 in Glendale versus $70,518 in Dallas, so typical pay runs 4% higher in Glendale (about $3,012 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
23% lower crime
Glendale's crime index is 23% lower than Dallas
Dallas
188 (100 = avg)
Glendale
Winner144 (100 = avg)
Glendale's crime index is 144 versus 188 in Dallas (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 23% lower in Glendale. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Glendale is the easier city. Dallas can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
3% more comfortable
Dallas weather is 3% more comfortable than Glendale
Dallas
Winner67°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 100/100
Glendale
81°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 97/100
Dallas averages about 67°F (74°F highs); Glendale averages about 81°F (87°F highs). Dallas sits near 67°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Glendale averages around 81°F. Dallas scores 3% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Glendale if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Dallas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 4% cheaper here at about $1,472 a month. Choose Dallas if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Dallas if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (67°F) beat Glendale on this page's weather index by 3%. Glendale may pay more or cost less, but Dallas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Glendale is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 4% higher here ($73,530). Start with Glendale if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Glendale is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 23% lower than Dallas (144 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
On weather alone, Glendale is the warmer market (81°F) and Dallas the cooler (67°F). Typical leases run $1,528 and $1,472; choose the climate you will tolerate year-round, not just on a visit weekend.
Dallas rent at $1,472/month is still below Glendale's $1,528, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $73,530 in Glendale versus $70,518 in Dallas.
Most movers who prioritize climate land in Glendale; Dallas only makes sense when 67°F matches how you want to live year-round.
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