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Pueblo, CO

Cost of living in Pueblo County, CO

Part of the Pueblo Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,998/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 168,726 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $959 32%
Federal tax $511 17%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $359 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $158 5%
State tax $151 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Pueblo County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$863
per month
1 bedroom
$959
per month
2 bedroom
$1,258
per month
3 bedroom
$1,626
per month
4 bedroom
$1,790
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pueblo County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$62,250
per year
Individual earnings
$41,275
per year
Per capita
$33,716
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pueblo County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$271,800
Annual property tax
$1,382

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pueblo County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Pueblo County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Pueblo County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Pueblo County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.9 min
Drive alone
78.7%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
7.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pueblo County

What it costs to live in Pueblo County each month.

Single person
$2,998
per month
  • Rent $959
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $511
  • State tax $151
Couple
$4,314
per month
  • Rent $1,258
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $689
  • State tax $228
Family
$6,838
per month
  • Rent $1,626
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $689
  • State tax $228

Frequently asked questions about Pueblo County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pueblo County?

In Pueblo County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $959 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,258 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,626 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pueblo County?

In Pueblo County, CO, the average household income is $62,250 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,275 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pueblo County?

The estimated cost of living in Pueblo County, CO is approximately $2,998 per month for a single person, $4,314 for a couple, $6,838 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pueblo County?

The combined sales tax rate in Pueblo County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Pueblo County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pueblo County, CO would need approximately $2,998 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $62,250 per year ($5,188 per month). Pueblo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pueblo County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pueblo County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pueblo County?

The average home value in Pueblo County, CO is $271,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,382, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pueblo County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pueblo County, CO with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pueblo County is in the Pueblo, CO metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources