Cost of living in Hidalgo County, NM
Population 4,097 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hidalgo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hidalgo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hidalgo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hidalgo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hidalgo County
What it costs to live in Hidalgo County each month.
- Rent $764
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $343
- State tax $103
- Rent $933
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $177
- Rent $1,307
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $478
- State tax $177
Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hidalgo County?
In Hidalgo County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $764 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hidalgo County?
In Hidalgo County, NM, the average household income is $49,076 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,027 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hidalgo County?
The estimated cost of living in Hidalgo County, NM is approximately $2,526 per month for a single person, $3,638 for a couple, $6,132 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hidalgo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hidalgo County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Hidalgo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hidalgo County, NM would need approximately $2,526 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,076 per year ($4,090 per month). Hidalgo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Hidalgo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hidalgo County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hidalgo County?
The average home value in Hidalgo County, NM is $114,000, with average annual property taxes of $526, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hidalgo 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