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Cost of living in Conejos County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,600/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,536 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $825 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Groceries $359 14%
Federal tax $352 14%
Transport $250 10%
Energy $158 6%
State tax $116 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Conejos County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$727
per month
1 bedroom
$825
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,256
per month
4 bedroom
$1,261
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Conejos County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,209
per year
Individual earnings
$31,589
per year
Per capita
$28,155
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Conejos County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$162,100
Annual property tax
$655

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Conejos 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 Conejos County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.5%

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 Conejos 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 Conejos County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
63.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
13.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Conejos County

What it costs to live in Conejos County each month.

Single person
$2,600
per month
  • Rent $825
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $352
  • State tax $116
Couple
$3,626
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $173
Family
$6,105
per month
  • Rent $1,256
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $173

Frequently asked questions about Conejos County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Conejos County?

In Conejos County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $825 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,256 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Conejos County?

In Conejos County, CO, the average household income is $47,209 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,589 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Conejos County?

The estimated cost of living in Conejos County, CO is approximately $2,600 per month for a single person, $3,626 for a couple, $6,105 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Conejos County?

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

Is Conejos County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Conejos County, CO would need approximately $2,600 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,209 per year ($3,934 per month). Conejos County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Conejos County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Conejos County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Conejos County?

The average home value in Conejos County, CO is $162,100, with average annual property taxes of $655, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Conejos County compare to other areas?

You can compare Conejos County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Conejos 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