salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,320 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 13 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pueblo?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pueblo
| Size | Pueblo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $683 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $863 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,182 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,384 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,324 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pueblo overall?
Everyday prices in the Pueblo metro area are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Pueblo
Life in Pueblo
What jobs pay in Pueblo
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $150,160 | 10.3% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $139,870 | 11.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $135,640 | 11.4% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,650 | 11.8% |
| Software Developer | $122,780 | 12.5% |
| Operations Manager | $114,360 | 13.5% |
| Lawyer | $113,170 | 13.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $102,430 | 15.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,700 | 15.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $95,720 | 16.1% |
| Accountant | $78,340 | 19.7% |
| Police Officer | $76,060 | 20.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $70,080 | 22.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,990 | 22.0% |
| Plumber | $64,700 | 23.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,000 | 24.8% |
| Firefighter | $61,560 | 25.0% |
| Electrician | $60,200 | 25.6% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,110 | 26.0% |
| Carpenter | $56,150 | 27.4% |
| Truck Driver | $55,070 | 28.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $47,100 | 32.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,780 | 33.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $45,500 | 33.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,270 | 34.0% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,360 | 38.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,920 | 42.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,580 | 43.3% |
| Cashier | $34,050 | 45.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pueblo?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $432 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $247,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pueblo, CO?
Renting in Pueblo costs a median of about $1,283 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Pueblo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,320 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pueblo cheap or expensive?
Pueblo is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $61,112. It ranks 13th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pueblo?
The median homeowner in Pueblo pays $1,246 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Pueblo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pueblo?
The median home value in Pueblo is $247,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
111,561 people live in Pueblo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.