Cost of Living in Cathedral City, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
131.5
100 = national avg
+31.5 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$57,841
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$136,715
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing187.0
Food101.2
Transportation90.2
Healthcare101.0
Utilities118.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,777
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,201
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cathedral City is 131.5, which is 31.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 187.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $57,841 per year to cover basic expenses.