Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pueblo, CO
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Pueblo leads 12 of 23 categories
Pueblo
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,794
Violent Crime Index
375⚠ High
Population
111,430 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $295k less ($197,700 vs $492,300)
Rent averages $700/mo less ($940 vs $1,640)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Sandy
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 38°F
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $55,371/yr
Violent crime (1424.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4942.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 2.2%)
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $55,371 more per year on average
83% less violent crime than Pueblo
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.4 pts lower (2.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Pueblo
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Pueblo
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 100.2 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$295k less
$197,700 vs $492,300
Sandy
Median Income
$55,371
$108,165 vs $52,794/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
83% lower
246.7 vs 1424.1 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
4.4 pp lower
2.2% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pueblo, CO | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper | 100.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,700 ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $940 ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,794 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 23.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 319⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 375⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 235⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.0°F ✓ Warmer | 90.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 21.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,430 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 37.8 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.3% ✓ More | 14.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pueblo's cost of living index is 92.4 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Pueblo leads 12 of 23 categories. Pueblo wins 12 and Sandy wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Pueblo to Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,700 vs $492,300 median home), income ($52,794 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pueblo, CO and Sandy, UT are about 418 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.