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Cost of living in Mesa County, CO

Part of the Grand Junction Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,964/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 157,316 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $961 32%
Federal tax $481 16%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $359 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $158 5%
State tax $145 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Mesa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$873
per month
1 bedroom
$961
per month
2 bedroom
$1,245
per month
3 bedroom
$1,745
per month
4 bedroom
$2,091
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mesa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,485
per year
Individual earnings
$39,497
per year
Per capita
$38,589
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mesa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$349,400
Annual property tax
$1,357

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mesa County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Mesa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.8%

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 Mesa County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

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

Transportation in Mesa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.3 min
Drive alone
72.7%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
13.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mesa County

What it costs to live in Mesa County each month.

Single person
$2,964
per month
  • Rent $961
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $481
  • State tax $145
Couple
$4,486
per month
  • Rent $1,245
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $262
Family
$7,142
per month
  • Rent $1,745
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $840
  • State tax $262

Frequently asked questions about Mesa County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mesa County?

In Mesa County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $961 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,245 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,745 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mesa County?

In Mesa County, CO, the average household income is $71,485 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,497 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mesa County?

The estimated cost of living in Mesa County, CO is approximately $2,964 per month for a single person, $4,486 for a couple, $7,142 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mesa County?

The combined sales tax rate in Mesa County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Mesa County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mesa County, CO would need approximately $2,964 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,485 per year ($5,957 per month). Mesa County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Mesa County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mesa County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mesa County?

The average home value in Mesa County, CO is $349,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,357, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mesa County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mesa County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mesa County is in the Grand Junction, CO 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