Pueblo, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$61,006
across all roles
Cost Index
77
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,080/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Pueblo?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.80× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 77 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,646/mo, Pueblo is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
77
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,646
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$53,558
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.80×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Pueblo
By gross annual salary
- $191,864
- $190,886
- $189,554
- $186,176
- $184,113
- $184,103
- $182,235
- $179,566
- $172,751
- $170,638
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,607/mo
- $9,547/mo
- $9,466/mo
- $9,261/mo
- $9,135/mo
- $9,135/mo
- $9,021/mo
- $8,859/mo
- $8,444/mo
- $8,316/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Pueblo
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.