salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,400 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 87 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mendota?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mendota
| Size | Mendota | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $775 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,042 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,163 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,653 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mendota overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mendota, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mendota
Life in Mendota
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mendota?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $440 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $281,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mendota, CA?
Renting in Mendota costs a median of about $1,510 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Mendota?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,400 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mendota cheap or expensive?
Mendota is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.4% of the typical household income of $54,294. It ranks 87th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mendota?
The median homeowner in Mendota pays $1,536 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Mendota more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mendota?
The median home value in Mendota is $281,000, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
12,577 people live in Mendota. Numbers are typical (middle) values.