Cost of living in San Juan County, CO
Population 690 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in San Juan County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in San Juan County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in San Juan County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in San Juan County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in San Juan 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 San Juan County
State and local tax rates for Colorado.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in San Juan County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for San Juan County
What it costs to live in San Juan County each month.
- Rent $1,192
- Energy $158
- Water $60
- Groceries $359
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $567
- State tax $164
- Rent $1,338
- Energy $190
- Water $70
- Groceries $595
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $879
- State tax $271
- Rent $1,618
- Energy $237
- Water $85
- Groceries $903
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $879
- State tax $271
Frequently asked questions about San Juan County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in San Juan County?
In San Juan County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,192 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,338 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,618 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in San Juan County?
In San Juan County, CO, the average household income is $73,889 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,750 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in San Juan County?
The estimated cost of living in San Juan County, CO is approximately $3,230 per month for a single person, $4,557 for a couple, $6,993 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in San Juan County?
The combined sales tax rate in San Juan County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.
Is San Juan County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in San Juan County, CO would need approximately $3,230 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $73,889 per year ($6,157 per month). San Juan County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in San Juan County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in San Juan County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in San Juan County?
The average home value in San Juan County, CO is $406,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,195, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does San Juan 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