Cost of Living in Thousand Palms, CA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
126.4
100 = national avg
+26.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$55,614
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$131,452
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing144.0
Food111.4
Transportation122.7
Healthcare109.1
Utilities115.6
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 Thousand Palms is 126.4, which is 26.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 144.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $55,614 per year to cover basic expenses.