Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Mendocino, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mendocino, California is 43.7% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $143,684 in Mendocino, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mendocino, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Mendocino
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Mendocino, CA
Compared to Santa Fe, Mendocino is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  47.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower