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How Pueblo's prices compare to the US city average across major spending categories.
How far does your salary go in Pueblo?
Your $100,000 in Pueblo has the same purchasing power as $115,982 in the average US city. You'd need $15,982 less here to maintain that standard of living.
Demographics and workforce data from the US Census ACS 5-Year.
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Within 10 points of Pueblo's cost index of 86, sorted by closest match.
Wondering whether you should move to Pueblo? It depends on what you're optimizing for, but the city has real arguments in its favor: your dollar carries more weight here and walkable in a way most us cities aren't, plus 3 more things worth knowing. The data behind each is below.
Pueblo sits at 86 on the composite cost-of-living index — about 14% under the national average. Not the cheapest place in the country, but enough of a discount to notice on rent and groceries every month. Median rent in town runs about $940/mo against a typical household income of $52,794, which is the kind of ratio that leaves room to save.
Pueblo earns a Walk Score of 76/100 — above the US median, with denser neighborhoods scoring higher than the citywide aggregate suggests. A car is still useful for longer trips, but everyday life works on foot for a lot of residents.
Pueblo's Bike Score is 74/100 — the kind of number you only get when a city has built real bike infrastructure (protected lanes, connected routes, drivers who expect cyclists). For commuting or just for getting around, the bike is a serious option here, not a hobby.
Pueblo's air quality index averages about 36 — comfortably in the EPA's "good" range. No daily ritual of checking the AQI before going for a run, no smoky-day plans, no surprise asthma flare-ups for the kids. The kind of background condition you notice mostly by its absence.
The average one-way commute in Pueblo is about 20 minutes — short by US standards (the national average is closer to 27). Over a year of working days, that's hundreds of hours that don't get spent in traffic, which is the kind of thing you notice in the weekend rather than the weekday.
Reasons are pulled from Pueblo's actual data — Census ACS, BLS, BEA, NOAA, EPA AQS, FBI, and Walk Score. We don't list positives that aren't supported by the numbers, which is why different cities show different sections.
Yes — and a lot of it. With winter averages near 19°F, Pueblo sees real accumulation most years. Salt for the steps, tires that handle ice, and a sense of humor about February are the usual costs of admission.
Cold enough to plan around. Winter in Pueblo averages roughly 19°F, with stretches where daytime highs don't break freezing for weeks. Decent insulation, a real coat, and a car that starts in cold weather are non-negotiable.
Hot, but not desert-hot. Summer in Pueblo runs about 84°F on average, with afternoons in the 90s and humidity that varies by region. AC is standard rather than optional.
Pueblo falls in roughly USDA Zone 7. The zone classification is based on average annual minimum temperatures, so it's the right lookup for whether perennials and trees will overwinter here. Note that this is approximate from our winter-temperature data — check the USDA map for the exact zone before betting an expensive plant on it.
Pueblo is at about 4,665 feet (1,422 m) — high enough that newcomers from sea level sometimes feel a touch winded the first few days, dehydrate faster than expected, and notice that water boils a little quicker. Acclimation is usually a week or so.
The citywide numbers are concerning — about 8,130 per 100,000 residents, well above the US average of around 3,500. As with all crime stats, the city aggregate hides huge variation between neighborhoods, but the overall picture is worse than most US cities.
No — your dollar actually goes further here. Pueblo's composite cost-of-living index is 86, roughly 14% under the US average. Housing is usually the biggest driver of the discount.
Yes — Pueblo is one of the more walkable US cities. A Walk Score of 76/100 means most daily errands can be done on foot in most neighborhoods. Many residents go car-free comfortably.
Roughly $60,354 a year would match the lifestyle of someone earning $70,000 in an average US city. That's a starting point, not a target — negotiate higher when you can. Median rent in Pueblo runs about $940/mo — keeping housing under 30% of gross income points to a similar floor on what you'd want to earn.