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19%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
73%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Mesa Verde California National
Cost of living81141100
Groceries103111100
Health care100116100
Housing27197100
Transportation104118100
Utilities114119100
Lifestyle & Entertainment103120100
Household Items104111100
Education & Childcare104127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Mesa Verde is 43% lower than the California average
  • The cost of living in Mesa Verde is 19% lower than the national average
  • Mesa Verde housing is 73% lower than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$61,450$5,121$1,434$1,844
      Renters$0$0$0$0

      California Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      California 7.25% 10.5%

      California Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      California 1% 13.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.