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Pueblo, CO is an ideal location for individuals looking for affordable living costs. The average 2 bedroom rental price in Pueblo is $1,130 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery prices in Pueblo have a Cost Index of 94 versus 100 in the US. In addition to being affordable, Pueblo offers plenty of job opportunities with companies including Colorado State University - Pueblo, Parkview Medical Center, and the School District 60. The cost of living in Pueblo is low making it an ideal place to live for anyone looking to save money while still having access to activities like hiking, fishing and shopping.

Pueblo has an unemployment rate of 9.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Pueblo has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Pueblo
- The Sales Tax Rate for Pueblo is 7.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Pueblo is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Pueblo
- The average income of a Pueblo resident is $20,450 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Pueblo resident is $46,766 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPueblo, ColoradoUnited States
  9.56
  -2.4%-6.2%
  35.0%33.5%
  7.6%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $26,288$37,638
  $46,766$69,021
  $58,386$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.9%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  5.9%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  14.7%11.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  2.1%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  3.6%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.0%4.2%
  9.5%9.3%
  19.7%14.0%
  2.0%2.1%
  8.1%7.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  6.8%4.7%
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I retired to Pueblo almost eight years ago and have had no regrets. My primary reason for coming here was that it was one of the cheapest places to live west of the  More

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I was tired of reading all the negative reviews. I moved to Pueblo in 2008 to attend college.I have visited 49 of 50 states and spent extensive time in  More

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I was born and raised in Pueblo, lived here for the first 27 years of my life. This place did not used to be this crappy. It has gone downhill so much. There are  More

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