Johnstown, CO vs Pueblo West, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Pueblo West is 24.1% cheaper than Johnstown. With a cost index of 103 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Pueblo West to Johnstown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Johnstown is $1,767/month compared to $1,319/month in Pueblo West — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pueblo West is more affordable at $371,600 median vs $493,500.

Median household income in Johnstown is $130,851 compared to $95,419 in Pueblo West (+37.1%). While Johnstown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Johnstown spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Pueblo West.