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Cost of living in Mora County, NM

Estimated monthly cost
$2,580/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 4,176 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $764 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $442 17%
Groceries $326 13%
Transport $250 10%
Energy $130 5%
State tax $128 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Mora County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$678
per month
1 bedroom
$764
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,273
per month
4 bedroom
$1,549
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mora County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,178
per year
Individual earnings
$37,083
per year
Per capita
$34,616
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mora County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$119,900
Annual property tax
$642

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mora 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 Mora County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.0%

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 Mora 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 Mora County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
47.1 min
Drive alone
50.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
16.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mora County

What it costs to live in Mora County each month.

Single person
$2,580
per month
  • Rent $764
  • Energy $130
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $442
  • State tax $128
Couple
$3,590
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $156
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $182
Family
$6,050
per month
  • Rent $1,273
  • Energy $195
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $182

Frequently asked questions about Mora County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mora County?

In Mora County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $764 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,273 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mora County?

In Mora County, NM, the average household income is $50,178 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,083 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mora County?

The estimated cost of living in Mora County, NM is approximately $2,580 per month for a single person, $3,590 for a couple, $6,050 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mora County?

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

Is Mora County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mora County, NM would need approximately $2,580 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,178 per year ($4,182 per month). Mora County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mora County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mora County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mora County?

The average home value in Mora County, NM is $119,900, with average annual property taxes of $642, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mora County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mora County, NM with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mora County is in the Las Vegas, 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