Cost of living in Quay County, NM
Population 8,616 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Quay County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Quay County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Quay County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Quay County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Quay 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 Quay 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 Quay County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Quay County
What it costs to live in Quay County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $394
- State tax $116
- Rent $933
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $399
- State tax $155
- Rent $1,162
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $399
- State tax $155
Frequently asked questions about Quay County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Quay County?
In Quay County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,162 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Quay County?
In Quay County, NM, the average household income is $43,698 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,152 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Quay County?
The estimated cost of living in Quay County, NM is approximately $2,537 per month for a single person, $3,537 for a couple, $5,886 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Quay County?
The combined sales tax rate in Quay County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Quay County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Quay County, NM would need approximately $2,537 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,698 per year ($3,642 per month). Quay County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Quay County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Quay County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Quay County?
The average home value in Quay County, NM is $82,200, with average annual property taxes of $507, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Quay 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