Federal Heights, CO vs Pueblo West, CO

Federal Heights is moderately more affordable than Pueblo West, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Federal Heights scores 95 compared to 103 for Pueblo West, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pueblo West can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Federal Heights is $1,655/month compared to $1,319/month in Pueblo West — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pueblo West has cheaper rent, Federal Heights actually has lower median home values ($91,300 vs $371,600).

Median household income in Federal Heights is $57,957 compared to $95,419 in Pueblo West (-39.3%). 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 Federal Heights spend roughly 34.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Pueblo West. The Pueblo West ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.