Clifton, CO vs Pueblo West, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Clifton is 19.4% cheaper than Pueblo West. With a cost index of 83 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Clifton to Pueblo West should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $1,035/month compared to $1,319/month in Pueblo West — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clifton is more affordable at $234,200 median vs $371,600.

Median household income in Clifton is $54,301 compared to $95,419 in Pueblo West (-43.1%). While Pueblo West is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Pueblo West.