Cost of Living in Otero County, CO

Modeled annual cost: $43,246.

Median family income: $70,964.

Affordability Snapshot

CO County Median

$50,571

State Rank

64thMost expensive counties in CO out of 64See Colorado county rankings

Median Income

$70,964

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Otero County, CO.

$12,657 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$43,246

Per year

  • Transport:$12,657
  • Housing:$8,484
  • Taxes:$7,901
  • Healthcare:$6,292
  • Food:$4,027
  • Other Costs:$3,884
  • Childcare:$0

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

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