Cost of Living in Colfax County, NM

Modeled annual cost: $48,984.

Median family income: $65,095.

Affordability Snapshot

NM County Median

$46,328

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in NM out of 33See New Mexico county rankings

Median Income

$65,095

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Colfax County, NM.

$12,574 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,984

Per year

  • Transport:$12,574
  • Housing:$9,732
  • Taxes:$9,161
  • Healthcare:$8,281
  • Food:$4,742
  • Other Costs:$4,494
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Luna County, NM
$42,974
2Sierra County, NM
$43,139
3Torrance County, NM
$43,450
4Bernalillo County, NM
$43,985
5Otero County, NM
$44,122

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Cost of Living in Colfax County, NM (2026)