Cost of living in Baca County, CO
Population 3,460 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Baca County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Baca County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Baca County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Baca County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Baca County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Baca County
State and local tax rates for Colorado.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Baca County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Baca County
What it costs to live in Baca County each month.
- Rent $777
- Energy $158
- Water $60
- Groceries $359
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $366
- State tax $119
- Rent $933
- Energy $190
- Water $70
- Groceries $595
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $351
- State tax $148
- Rent $1,307
- Energy $237
- Water $85
- Groceries $903
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $351
- State tax $148
Frequently asked questions about Baca County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Baca County?
In Baca County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $777 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Baca County?
In Baca County, CO, the average household income is $40,380 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,471 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Baca County?
The estimated cost of living in Baca County, CO is approximately $2,639 per month for a single person, $3,571 for a couple, $6,101 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Baca County?
The combined sales tax rate in Baca County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.
Is Baca County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Baca County, CO would need approximately $2,639 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,380 per year ($3,365 per month). Baca County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Baca County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Baca County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Baca County?
The average home value in Baca County, CO is $122,000, with average annual property taxes of $496, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Baca 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