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Cost of living in Doña Ana County, NM

Part of the Las Cruces Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,711/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 221,665 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $940 35%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $350 13%
Groceries $326 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $130 5%
State tax $105 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Doña Ana County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$741
per month
1 bedroom
$940
per month
2 bedroom
$1,041
per month
3 bedroom
$1,447
per month
4 bedroom
$1,605
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Doña Ana County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,663
per year
Individual earnings
$31,480
per year
Per capita
$28,726
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Doña Ana County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$205,400
Annual property tax
$1,404

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.0%

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 Doña Ana 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 Doña Ana County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.4 min
Drive alone
75.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Doña Ana County

What it costs to live in Doña Ana County each month.

Single person
$2,711
per month
  • Rent $940
  • Energy $130
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $350
  • State tax $105
Couple
$3,876
per month
  • Rent $1,041
  • Energy $156
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $581
  • State tax $204
Family
$6,402
per month
  • Rent $1,447
  • Energy $195
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $581
  • State tax $204

Frequently asked questions about Doña Ana County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Doña Ana County?

In Doña Ana County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $940 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,041 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,447 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Doña Ana County?

In Doña Ana County, NM, the average household income is $55,663 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,480 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Doña Ana County?

The estimated cost of living in Doña Ana County, NM is approximately $2,711 per month for a single person, $3,876 for a couple, $6,402 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Doña Ana County?

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

Is Doña Ana County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Doña Ana County, NM would need approximately $2,711 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,663 per year ($4,639 per month). Doña Ana County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Doña Ana County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Doña Ana County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Doña Ana County?

The average home value in Doña Ana County, NM is $205,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,404, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Doña Ana County compare to other areas?

You can compare Doña Ana County, NM with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Doña Ana County is in the Las Cruces, 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
Methodology All data sources