Cost of Living in Pueblo West, CO

Population 34,992 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pueblo West lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $372,000 — 22% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Colorado.

Located 10 miles west of Pueblo, Pueblo West falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 61% higher than Pueblo's $231,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 122
Rent 100

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pueblo West

The median home value in Pueblo West is $371,600 — 22% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,319/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,419/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Pueblo West has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$371,600
22% above avg
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
0% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 87.0%
Renter-occupied 13.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,319
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,933/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.9%
Carpooled
9.6%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
10.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$95,419
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,789
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.3%
Graduate degree 10.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.6
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 40.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
76.5%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
43
PM2.5 days
278
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pueblo West, CO?

Pueblo West has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pueblo West, CO?

The median gross rent in Pueblo West is $1,319 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pueblo West?

The median home value in Pueblo West is $371,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pueblo West?

The median household income in Pueblo West is $95,419 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pueblo West, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pueblo West is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Pueblo West, CO affordable?

Pueblo West is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

Pueblo West at a Glance

Population
34,992
Median Income
$95,419
Home Value
$371,600
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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