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Cost of living in Roosevelt County, NM

Estimated monthly cost
$2,452/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 19,002 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 20%
Groceries $326 13%
Federal tax $326 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $130 5%
State tax $99 4%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Roosevelt County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$678
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Roosevelt County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,445
per year
Individual earnings
$30,019
per year
Per capita
$26,105
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Roosevelt County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$136,000
Annual property tax
$593

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

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 Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
16.7 min
Drive alone
76.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
4.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Roosevelt County

What it costs to live in Roosevelt County each month.

Single person
$2,452
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $130
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $326
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $326
  • State tax $99
Couple
$3,702
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $156
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $540
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $528
  • State tax $191
Family
$6,196
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $195
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $820
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $528
  • State tax $191

Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Roosevelt County?

In Roosevelt County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 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 Roosevelt County?

In Roosevelt County, NM, the average household income is $52,445 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,019 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Roosevelt County?

The estimated cost of living in Roosevelt County, NM is approximately $2,452 per month for a single person, $3,702 for a couple, $6,196 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Roosevelt County?

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

Is Roosevelt County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Roosevelt County, NM would need approximately $2,452 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,445 per year ($4,370 per month). Roosevelt County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Roosevelt County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Roosevelt County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Roosevelt County?

The average home value in Roosevelt County, NM is $136,000, with average annual property taxes of $593, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Roosevelt County compare to other areas?

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