Cost of Living in Pueblo West
The I-25 corridor's most affordable suburb, 300 days of sun and room to breathe
What it costs to live in Pueblo West
Adjust the sliders for your situation. Ranges reflect uncertainty in HOA and metro district fees, narrower is more confident.
Based on your inputs below
Assumes 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.5% (as of 2026-04-22).
Housing$2,303 – $2,603 | |
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| Mortgage (6.5%, 20% down) | $1,997 |
| Property tax | $198 |
| HOA | $0 – $100 |
| Insurance | $108 |
| Metro district fees | not yet verified |
Transportation$1,043 | |
|---|---|
| Car payments (your input) | $500 |
| Gas (~194 min to downtown) | $543 |
Utilities$350 | |
|---|---|
| Electric & gas (Black Hills Energy) | $205 |
| Water (Pueblo West Metro District (15% rate increase proposed for 2026)) | $75 |
| Internet | $70 |
Groceries$570 | |
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| Monthly estimate | $570 |
Housing figures updated April 2026. Confidence: low.
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $394K–$397K
- Data Year
- 2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- Down 4.9% YoY (Feb 2026)
- Avg Days on Market
- ~105 days (81007 zip)
Tax Rates
- Sales Tax Rate
- 5.9% total (state 2.9% + Pueblo County 1% + PW Fire 1% + PW Roads 1%)
- Cost of Living vs National
- Roughly half the housing cost of Denver metro. ~30-40% below Front Range average.
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Pueblo West Metro District (15% rate increase proposed for 2026)
- Electric & Gas
- Black Hills Energy
- Internet Providers
- CenturyLink/Lumen, Comcast (limited areas)
- Trash & Recycling
- Pueblo West Metro District services
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $96,810
- Cost of Living Index
- Well below Front Range averages, roughly half the housing cost of Denver metro
- Avg Childcare Cost
- Below Front Range averages, roughly aligned with Pueblo County pricing
Common QuestionsFAQ, Pueblo West
What is the commute from Pueblo West to Pueblo or Colorado Springs?
Downtown Pueblo is just 10–15 minutes via US-50. Colorado Springs is 40–45 minutes off-peak and 50–60 minutes during rush hour via I-25 north. Denver is approximately 2 hours via I-25, not a daily commute, but the community’s affordability is attracting a growing number of remote workers.
What is the median home price in Pueblo West?
Pueblo West’s median home price is $394K–$397K (Redfin $397K Feb 2026, Zillow $394,500), down 4.9% year-over-year. This is roughly half the cost of comparable homes in the Denver metro area. Homes average approximately 105 days on market in the 81007 zip code.
What is the cost of living in Pueblo West?
Pueblo West’s housing costs are roughly half those of the Denver metro and 30–40% below the Front Range average. The total sales tax rate is 5.9% (state 2.9% + Pueblo County 1% + PW Fire 1% + PW Roads 1%), lower than Pueblo’s 7.6%. The median household income is $96,810, well above Pueblo’s $55,305.
Estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Actual costs vary by specific property, subdivision, and household.