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Alamosa, CO

Cost of living in Alamosa County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,595/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,515 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $792 31%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $359 14%
Transport $320 12%
Federal tax $318 12%
Energy $158 6%
State tax $108 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Alamosa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$787
per month
1 bedroom
$792
per month
2 bedroom
$972
per month
3 bedroom
$1,315
per month
4 bedroom
$1,613
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Alamosa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,445
per year
Individual earnings
$29,525
per year
Per capita
$29,622
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Alamosa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$218,800
Annual property tax
$968

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Alamosa County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Alamosa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Alamosa County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Alamosa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.5 min
Drive alone
76.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Alamosa County

What it costs to live in Alamosa County each month.

Single person
$2,595
per month
  • Rent $792
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $318
  • State tax $108
Couple
$3,813
per month
  • Rent $972
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $513
  • State tax $189
Family
$6,312
per month
  • Rent $1,315
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $513
  • State tax $189

Frequently asked questions about Alamosa County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Alamosa County?

In Alamosa County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $792 per month, a two-bedroom averages $972 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,315 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Alamosa County?

In Alamosa County, CO, the average household income is $51,445 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,525 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Alamosa County?

The estimated cost of living in Alamosa County, CO is approximately $2,595 per month for a single person, $3,813 for a couple, $6,312 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Alamosa County?

The combined sales tax rate in Alamosa County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Alamosa County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Alamosa County, CO would need approximately $2,595 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,445 per year ($4,287 per month). Alamosa County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Alamosa County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Alamosa County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Alamosa County?

The average home value in Alamosa County, CO is $218,800, with average annual property taxes of $968, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Alamosa County compare to other areas?

You can compare Alamosa County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Alamosa County is in the Alamosa, CO metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources