Blythe, CA vs Delano, CA

Blythe is moderately more affordable than Delano, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Blythe scores 82 compared to 92 for Delano, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delano can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blythe is $900/month compared to $1,111/month in Delano — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blythe is more affordable at $203,800 median vs $270,300.

Median household income in Blythe is $51,984 compared to $61,817 in Delano (-15.9%). While Delano is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blythe spend roughly 20.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Delano.