Blanding, UT vs Castle Dale, UT

Castle Dale is moderately more affordable than Blanding, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Blanding scores 78 compared to 70 for Castle Dale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blanding can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blanding is $869/month compared to $719/month in Castle Dale — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Castle Dale is more affordable at $174,700 median vs $225,000.

Median household income in Blanding is $63,333 compared to $69,821 in Castle Dale (-9.3%). Castle Dale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blanding spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.4% in Castle Dale.