Littleton, CO vs Pueblo, CO

The cost of living difference between Littleton, CO and Pueblo, CO is dramatic. Pueblo is 68% cheaper than Littleton, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Littleton has a cost index of 138 while Pueblo sits at 82, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Littleton is $1,731/month compared to $1,020/month in Pueblo — a 70% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pueblo is more affordable at $230,900 median vs $596,700.

Median household income in Littleton is $96,611 compared to $55,305 in Pueblo (+74.7%). While Littleton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Littleton spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Pueblo.