Cost of Living in San Juan County, NM

Modeled annual cost: $49,140.

Median family income: $61,739.

Affordability Snapshot

NM County Median

$46,328

State Rank

5thMost expensive counties in NM out of 33See New Mexico county rankings

Median Income

$61,739

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in San Juan County, NM.

$13,408 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$49,140

Per year

  • Transport:$13,408
  • Housing:$10,092
  • Taxes:$9,199
  • Healthcare:$8,166
  • Other Costs:$4,351
  • Food:$3,923
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in New Mexico

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 San Juan County, NM (2026)