Cost of living in Cibola County, NM
Population 27,059 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Cibola County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Cibola County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Cibola County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Cibola County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Cibola 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 Cibola County
State and local tax rates for New Mexico.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Cibola County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Cibola County
What it costs to live in Cibola County each month.
- Rent $783
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $417
- State tax $122
- Rent $933
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $518
- State tax $188
- Rent $1,171
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $518
- State tax $188
Frequently asked questions about Cibola County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Cibola County?
In Cibola County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $783 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,171 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Cibola County?
In Cibola County, NM, the average household income is $51,765 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,590 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Cibola County?
The estimated cost of living in Cibola County, NM is approximately $2,638 per month for a single person, $3,689 for a couple, $6,047 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Cibola County?
The combined sales tax rate in Cibola County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Cibola County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Cibola County, NM would need approximately $2,638 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,765 per year ($4,314 per month). Cibola County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Cibola County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cibola County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Cibola County?
The average home value in Cibola County, NM is $120,000, with average annual property taxes of $983, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Cibola 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