Cost Of Living in Mexican Colony, CA

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5%

Overall NAT. AVG.

10%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

51%

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	Mexican Colony	California	National
Cost of living	95	141	100
Groceries	110	111	100
Health care	114	116	100
Housing	49	197	100
Transportation	118	118	100
Utilities	115	119	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	112	120	100
Household Items	108	111	100
Education & Childcare	126	127	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Mexican Colony is 33% lower than the California average
The cost of living in Mexican Colony is 5% lower than the national average
Mexican Colony housing is 51% 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	$54,385	$4,532	$1,269	$1,632
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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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Cherokee Strip, CA	300	95	5.4%
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Wasco, CA	28,473	110	10.1%
Mexican Colony, CA	350	95	5.3%

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