Cost of living in Costilla County, CO
Population 3,571 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Costilla County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Costilla County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Costilla County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Costilla County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Costilla 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 Costilla 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 Costilla County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Costilla County
What it costs to live in Costilla County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $158
- Water $60
- Groceries $359
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $349
- State tax $115
- Rent $934
- Energy $190
- Water $70
- Groceries $595
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $294
- State tax $134
- Rent $1,307
- Energy $237
- Water $85
- Groceries $903
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $294
- State tax $134
Frequently asked questions about Costilla County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Costilla County?
In Costilla County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $934 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Costilla County?
In Costilla County, CO, the average household income is $36,519 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,395 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Costilla County?
The estimated cost of living in Costilla County, CO is approximately $2,552 per month for a single person, $3,501 for a couple, $6,030 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Costilla County?
The combined sales tax rate in Costilla County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.
Is Costilla County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Costilla County, CO would need approximately $2,552 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,519 per year ($3,043 per month). Costilla County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Costilla County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Costilla County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Costilla County?
The average home value in Costilla County, CO is $171,300, with average annual property taxes of $531, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Costilla County compare to other areas?
You can compare Costilla County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Costilla 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