salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Most homes (87.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,680 a year. That is $27 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 20 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pueblo West?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pueblo West
| Size | Pueblo West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,014 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,159 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,342 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,577 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,057 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pueblo West overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pueblo West, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pueblo West
Life in Pueblo West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pueblo West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,338 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $397,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pueblo West, CO?
Renting in Pueblo West costs a median of about $1,417 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Pueblo West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,680 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pueblo West cheap or expensive?
Pueblo West is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.3% of the typical household income of $104,410. It ranks 20th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pueblo West?
The median homeowner in Pueblo West pays $2,078 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Pueblo West more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pueblo West?
The median home value in Pueblo West is $397,000, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
35,681 people live in Pueblo West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.