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KFF · Nov 3, 2025

Health insurance cost in New Mexico

The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $623 a month in New Mexico in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.

Health insurance cost
$623
a month
A year
$7,476
Rank
29 of 51
1 = cheapest; −0% vs U.S.
StateHealth insurance costRank
Washington$61227
Georgia$61528
New Mexico$62329
North Carolina$63830
Utah$64031
U.S.$625-

Source: KFF, Average Marketplace Premiums by Metal Tier, 2018-2026 (Nov 3, 2025). Average benchmark premium (second-lowest-cost silver plan) for a 40-year-old, monthly, before premium tax credits, plan year 2026; county-level benchmarks weighted by county plan selections; may include premiums for non-essential health benefits. Source: KFF analysis of Healthcare.gov, state rate review websites, state plan finder tools and state-provided data.

Common questions

How much is health insurance in New Mexico?

The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $623 a month in New Mexico in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.

Is health insurance in New Mexico expensive?

New Mexico ranks 29 of 51 (1 = cheapest). The U.S. average is $625 a month.

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