Grand Junction, CO vs Pueblo West, CO

Grand Junction is moderately more affordable than Pueblo West, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction is $1,101/month compared to $1,319/month in Pueblo West — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grand Junction is more affordable at $358,300 median vs $371,600.

Median household income in Grand Junction is $66,676 compared to $95,419 in Pueblo West (-30.1%). 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 Grand Junction spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Pueblo West.