Salem, Oregon vs. Mendocino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mendocino, California is 60.0% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $79,980 in Mendocino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mendocino, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Mendocino
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Mendocino, CA
Compared to Salem, Mendocino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher