Mendocino, CA Cost of Living


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Mendocino cost of living score
119.5
More expensive
19.5% higher
than the US average
20.3% lower
than the California average
Mendocino, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 119.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.5% higher than the U.S. average and 20.3% higher than the average for California.

Mendocino, CA

Housing costs in Mendocino?
A typical home costs $799,600, which is 136.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mendocino costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Mendocino?
To live comfortably in Mendocino, California, a minimum annual income of $153,360 for a family, and $65,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mendocino?
The cost of living in Mendocino, CA is higher than the US average due to its coastal location and tourist appeal. Rent prices tend to be higher than most places in the country, but groceries and healthcare costs are on par with the US national average. Transportation can be costly due to long distances between towns, however public transportation is available throughout the county. Additionally, cultural attractions such as museums and art galleries offer free entry to visitors so there are ways to enjoy Mendocino without breaking the bank. Overall, Mendocino can provide a high quality of life for those willing to pay a slightly higher cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMendocinoCaliforniaUnited States
  119.5149.9100.0
  110.6105.1100
  121.398.3100.0
  308.6234.8100.0
  $799,600$733,500$338,100
  88.7%102.4%100.0%
  85.0133.1100.0
  111.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

I love Mendocino, it gets a little foggy here though. There is practically no crime here compared to other  More

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