Pueblo West, CO vs Welby, CO

Pueblo West is moderately more affordable than Welby, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Pueblo West scores 103 compared to 115 for Welby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Welby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pueblo West is $1,319/month compared to $1,640/month in Welby — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pueblo West has cheaper rent, Welby actually has lower median home values ($347,700 vs $371,600).

Median household income in Pueblo West is $95,419 compared to $78,375 in Welby (+21.7%). Pueblo West offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pueblo West spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Welby.