Columbus, Ohio vs. Mendocino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mendocino, California is 89.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $75,833 in Mendocino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mendocino, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Mendocino
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Mendocino, CA
Compared to Columbus, Mendocino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  35.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher