Blythe, CA Cost of Living


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Blythe cost of living score
131.2
More expensive
31.2% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the California average
Blythe, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for California.

Blythe, CA

Housing costs in Blythe?
A typical home costs $211,200, which is 37.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 71.2% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blythe costs $1,340 per month, which is 6.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 60.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Blythe?
To live comfortably in Blythe, California, a minimum annual income of $40,320 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blythe?
The cost of living in Blythe, CA is quite affordable. The overall cost of living index in Blythe is around 91, which is significantly lower than the U.S. national average of 100. Groceries, gas, and utilities are all relatively inexpensive compared to other cities in the US. Housing costs in Blythe tend to be less expensive as well, with median home prices being around $90,000 for a three bedroom house and rent averaging just over $1,000 a month. This makes it an attractive option for anyone looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlytheCaliforniaUnited States
  131.2149.9100.0
  95.3105.1100
  87.798.3100.0
  64.0234.8100.0
  $211,200$733,500$338,100
  108.6%102.4%100.0%
  123.0133.1100.0
  111.8118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

My husband and I lived in Blythe for 5 years...we left in 2003. We could only take 5 yrs. there. It is in southern CA...but don't be fooled....it is extremely  More

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Blythe has much to offer those looking for a good time in the sun, on the water or in the sand. With the Colorado River bordering Blythe's east limits and many off-raod  More

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Over 17 years ago

The town has only one Hospital and a very small group of Physicians that are privileged there. The hospital has had to close Surgery and OB due to a supposed boycott by  More

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