Cost of living in Eddy County, NM
Population 61,114 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Eddy County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Eddy County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Eddy County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Eddy County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Eddy County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Eddy County
What it costs to live in Eddy County each month.
- Rent $931
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $584
- State tax $164
- Rent $1,031
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $973
- State tax $302
- Rent $1,379
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $973
- State tax $302
Frequently asked questions about Eddy County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Eddy County?
In Eddy County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $931 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,031 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,379 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Eddy County?
In Eddy County, NM, the average household income is $79,605 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,764 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Eddy County?
The estimated cost of living in Eddy County, NM is approximately $2,995 per month for a single person, $4,356 for a couple, $6,824 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Eddy County?
The combined sales tax rate in Eddy County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Eddy County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Eddy County, NM would need approximately $2,995 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,605 per year ($6,634 per month). Eddy County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Eddy County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Eddy County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Eddy County?
The average home value in Eddy County, NM is $199,400, with average annual property taxes of $995, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Eddy County compare to other areas?
You can compare Eddy County, NM with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Eddy County is in the Carlsbad-Artesia, 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