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Cost of living in Rio Grande County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,896/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,394 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $876 30%
Federal tax $495 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $359 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $158 5%
State tax $148 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Rio Grande County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$799
per month
1 bedroom
$876
per month
2 bedroom
$1,026
per month
3 bedroom
$1,236
per month
4 bedroom
$1,641
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Rio Grande County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,166
per year
Individual earnings
$40,353
per year
Per capita
$40,132
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Rio Grande County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$215,400
Annual property tax
$893

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.8%

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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.1 min
Drive alone
80.3%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
7.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Rio Grande County

What it costs to live in Rio Grande County each month.

Single person
$2,896
per month
  • Rent $876
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $495
  • State tax $148
Couple
$4,080
per month
  • Rent $1,026
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $687
  • State tax $228
Family
$6,446
per month
  • Rent $1,236
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $687
  • State tax $228

Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Rio Grande County?

In Rio Grande County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $876 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,026 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,236 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Rio Grande County?

In Rio Grande County, CO, the average household income is $62,166 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,353 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Rio Grande County?

The estimated cost of living in Rio Grande County, CO is approximately $2,896 per month for a single person, $4,080 for a couple, $6,446 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Rio Grande County?

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

Is Rio Grande County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Rio Grande County, CO would need approximately $2,896 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,166 per year ($5,181 per month). Rio Grande County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Rio Grande County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Rio Grande County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Rio Grande County?

The average home value in Rio Grande County, CO is $215,400, with average annual property taxes of $893, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Rio Grande 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
Methodology All data sources