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Mendota, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
12,554
Population
3,804/sq mi density
$46,458
Median Income
$14,474 per capita
$250,400
Home Value
$319,955 Zillow
$874
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
726
Violent Crime/100K
1,356 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,458 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$250,400 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
726 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
110.7
Above national average
100 = US average
Median Monthly Rent
$874
25% below US avg
Avg Annual Property Tax
$4,616
32% above US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,647
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,053
per month
3 Bedroom
$2,752
per month
4 Bedroom
$3,165
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$1,059/mo
$12,708/year
Toddler (Center)
$863/mo
$10,356/year
Preschool (Center)
$715/mo
$8,580/year
Infant (Family)
$999/mo
$11,988/year
Toddler (Family)
$876/mo
$10,512/year
Preschool (Family)
$825/mo
$9,900/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $276.75 |
| Specialist Visit | $387.45 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $221.40 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,435.40 |
| Dental Cleaning | $143.91 |
| Dental Filling | $276.75 |
| Root Canal | $1,107.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,328.40 |
| Tooth Extraction | $276.75 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,660.50 |
| Teeth Whitening | $553.50 |
| Dental Implant | $4,428.00 |
| Eye Exam | $221.40 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $387.45 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $276.75 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,767.50 per eye |
| X-Ray | $276.75 |
| MRI | $1,660.50 |
| CT Scan | $1,328.40 |
| Ultrasound | $442.80 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $166.05 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $166.05 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $83.03 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $276.75 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $193.73 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $332.10 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,767.50 |
| Mammogram | $332.10 |
| Knee Replacement | $38,745.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $35,424.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,874.50 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $27,675.00 |
| Appendectomy | $16,605.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $24,354.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $14,391.00 |
| Flu Shot | $44.28 |
| COVID Test | $110.70 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $16.61 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $276.75 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,328.40 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $49.82 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $83.03 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $332.10 |
| Tire Rotation | $44.28 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $664.20 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $221.40 |
| Transmission Repair | $3,321.00 |
| AC Repair | $553.50 |
| Windshield Replacement | $387.45 |
| Wheel Alignment | $110.70 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $221.40 |
| Alternator Replacement | $553.50 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $774.90 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $221.40 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $5.54 per mile |
| State Inspection | $33.21 |
| Emissions Test | $55.35 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $110.70 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $110.70 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $99.63 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $442.80 |
| HVAC System Install | $7,749.00 |
| Roof Repair | $1,107.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $9,963.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,767.50 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,874.50 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $221.40 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $553.50 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $193.73 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $55.35 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $166.05 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $885.60 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $221.40 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $332.10 |
| Foundation Repair | $5,535.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $33,210.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $13,284.00 |
| Flooring Install | $8.86 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $719.55 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $33.21 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,328.40 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,660.50 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $442.80 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,660.50 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $16,605.00 |
| DUI Defense | $5,535.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,660.50 |
| Will Preparation | $553.50 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,767.50 |
| Real Estate Closing | $2,214.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $332.10 |
| LLC Formation | $553.50 |
| Immigration Consultation | $332.10 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $3,321.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $36.53 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $27.68 |
| Women's Haircut | $60.89 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $166.05 |
| Manicure | $27.68 |
| Pedicure | $44.28 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $88.56 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $110.70 |
| Gym Membership | $55.35 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $77.49 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $16.61 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $4.43 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $276.75 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $4.54 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.87 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.21 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.98 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $6.09 per lb |
| Rice | $1.11 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.72 per lb |
| Apples | $1.99 per lb |
| Coffee | $8.30 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.87 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $11.07 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $19.93 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $66.42 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $19.93 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $6.09 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $11.07 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $16.61 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $9.41 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $27.68 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $55.35 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $154.98 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $77.49 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $77.49 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $77.49 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $71.96 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $94.10 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $38.75 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $2,214.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $221.40 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,214.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $77.49 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16.61 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $110.70 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $33.21 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $55.35 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $442.80 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,328.40 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,107.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $442.80 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $55.35 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,107.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,837.50 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $4,428.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $11,070.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $66.42 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $110.70 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $66.42 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $44.28 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $332.10 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $221.40 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $885.60 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $442.80 |
| Microchipping | $55.35 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 110.7 |
| Median Rent | $874 |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,616 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $1,059 |
| Toddler (Center) | $863 |
| Preschool (Center) | $715 |
| Infant (Family) | $999 |
| Toddler (Family) | $876 |
| Preschool (Family) | $825 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $46,458 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,474 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,281 |