Cost of living in Taos County, NM
Population 34,516 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Taos County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Taos County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Taos County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Taos County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Taos 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 Taos 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 Taos County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Taos County
What it costs to live in Taos County each month.
- Rent $934
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $318
- State tax $97
- Rent $1,070
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $634
- State tax $217
- Rent $1,368
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $634
- State tax $217
Frequently asked questions about Taos County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Taos County?
In Taos County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $934 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,070 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,368 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Taos County?
In Taos County, NM, the average household income is $58,908 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $29,502 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Taos County?
The estimated cost of living in Taos County, NM is approximately $2,595 per month for a single person, $3,901 for a couple, $6,319 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Taos County?
The combined sales tax rate in Taos County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Taos County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Taos County, NM would need approximately $2,595 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $58,908 per year ($4,909 per month). Taos County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Taos County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Taos County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Taos County?
The average home value in Taos County, NM is $354,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,164, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Taos County compare to other areas?
You can compare Taos County, NM with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Taos County is in the Taos, 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