Cost of living in Curry County, NM
Population 47,932 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Curry County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Curry County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Curry County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Curry County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Curry 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 Curry 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 Curry County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Curry County
What it costs to live in Curry County each month.
- Rent $805
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $424
- State tax $124
- Rent $973
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $591
- State tax $206
- Rent $1,246
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $591
- State tax $206
Frequently asked questions about Curry County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Curry County?
In Curry County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $805 per month, a two-bedroom averages $973 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,246 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Curry County?
In Curry County, NM, the average household income is $56,259 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,981 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Curry County?
The estimated cost of living in Curry County, NM is approximately $2,669 per month for a single person, $3,820 for a couple, $6,213 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Curry County?
The combined sales tax rate in Curry County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Curry County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Curry County, NM would need approximately $2,669 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,259 per year ($4,688 per month). Curry County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Curry County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Curry County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Curry County?
The average home value in Curry County, NM is $160,800, with average annual property taxes of $893, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Curry County compare to other areas?
You can compare Curry County, NM with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Curry County is in the Clovis, NM 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