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Cost of living in De Baca County, NM

Estimated monthly cost
$2,417/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,580 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 20%
Groceries $326 13%
Transport $320 13%
Federal tax $298 12%
Energy $130 5%
State tax $92 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in De Baca County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$678
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,227
per month
4 bedroom
$1,549
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in De Baca County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$40,804
per year
Individual earnings
$28,307
per year
Per capita
$29,840
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in De Baca County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$158,000
Annual property tax
$788

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in De Baca County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$92
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$38
per month
Annual total
$1,560
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in De Baca County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 De Baca County

State and local tax rates for New Mexico.

State income tax
5.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.0%
Combined sales tax
7.7%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in De Baca County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
8.3 min
Drive alone
84.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
2.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for De Baca County

What it costs to live in De Baca County each month.

Single person
$2,417
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $130
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $298
  • State tax $92
Couple
$3,483
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $156
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $357
  • State tax $143
Family
$5,897
per month
  • Rent $1,227
  • Energy $195
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $357
  • State tax $143

Frequently asked questions about De Baca County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in De Baca County?

In De Baca County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,227 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in De Baca County?

In De Baca County, NM, the average household income is $40,804 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,307 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in De Baca County?

The estimated cost of living in De Baca County, NM is approximately $2,417 per month for a single person, $3,483 for a couple, $5,897 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in De Baca County?

The combined sales tax rate in De Baca County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.

Is De Baca County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in De Baca County, NM would need approximately $2,417 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,804 per year ($3,400 per month). De Baca County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in De Baca County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in De Baca County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in De Baca County?

The average home value in De Baca County, NM is $158,000, with average annual property taxes of $788, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does De 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
Methodology All data sources