Cost of Living in Pueblo, CO

Population 111,514 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Pueblo cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $231,000, rents near $1,020 a month.

Cost Overview

Housing 76

Rent 78

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

About the Cost of Living in Pueblo

The median home value in Pueblo is $230,900 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,020/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,305/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, above 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 has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$230,900

24% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$283,780

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,020/mo

22% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,315/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.9x

Favors buying

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 60.8%

Renter-occupied 39.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,020

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,634/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

21.2 min

21% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

78.8%

Carpooled

11.4%

Public transit

0.8%

Walked

1.4%

Bicycle

0.2%

Work from home

6.5%

⚡ 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

$55,305

26% below avg

Per Capita Income

$30,949

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

22% above avg

Poverty Rate

19.2%

Labor Force Participation

54.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.9%

Graduate degree 7.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1

Male median age 36.1

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

PM2.5 days

278

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pueblo, CO?

Pueblo has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pueblo, CO?

The median gross rent in Pueblo is $1,020 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pueblo?

The median home value in Pueblo is $230,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pueblo?

The median household income in Pueblo is $55,305 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pueblo, CO?

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

Is Pueblo, CO affordable?

Yes, Pueblo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

Pueblo at a Glance

Population: 111,514
Median Income: $55,305
Home Value: $230,900
Median Rent: $1,020/mo
Unemployment: 5.9%
Sales Tax: 7.8%

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