Cost of Living in Mendocino County, CA

Modeled annual cost: $59,530.

Median family income: $81,500.

Affordability Snapshot

CA County Median

$58,396

State Rank

28thMost expensive counties in CA out of 58See California county rankings

Median Income

$81,500

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Mendocino County, CA.

$14,076 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$59,530

Per year

  • Housing:$14,076
  • Transport:$13,999
  • Taxes:$12,087
  • Healthcare:$8,601
  • Other Costs:$5,886
  • Food:$4,881
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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Cost of Living in Mendocino County, CA (2026)