Palm Desert, California vs. Blythe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blythe, California is 24.2% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $60,632 in Blythe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blythe, California is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Blythe
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Blythe, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Blythe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower