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Cost of living in Archuleta County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$3,002/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 13,730 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,110 37%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $448 15%
Groceries $359 12%
Transport $250 8%
Energy $158 5%
State tax $137 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Archuleta County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,066
per month
1 bedroom
$1,110
per month
2 bedroom
$1,284
per month
3 bedroom
$1,799
per month
4 bedroom
$2,156
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Archuleta County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$76,524
per year
Individual earnings
$37,486
per year
Per capita
$43,049
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Archuleta County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$451,400
Annual property tax
$1,541

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Archuleta 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 Archuleta County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.5%

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 Archuleta 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 Archuleta County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.6 min
Drive alone
64.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
17.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Archuleta County

What it costs to live in Archuleta County each month.

Single person
$3,002
per month
  • Rent $1,110
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $448
  • State tax $137
Couple
$4,556
per month
  • Rent $1,284
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $922
  • State tax $281
Family
$7,227
per month
  • Rent $1,799
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $922
  • State tax $281

Frequently asked questions about Archuleta County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Archuleta County?

In Archuleta County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,110 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,284 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,799 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Archuleta County?

In Archuleta County, CO, the average household income is $76,524 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,486 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Archuleta County?

The estimated cost of living in Archuleta County, CO is approximately $3,002 per month for a single person, $4,556 for a couple, $7,227 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Archuleta County?

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

Is Archuleta County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Archuleta County, CO would need approximately $3,002 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $76,524 per year ($6,377 per month). Archuleta County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Archuleta County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Archuleta County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Archuleta County?

The average home value in Archuleta County, CO is $451,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,541, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Archuleta County compare to other areas?

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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