Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pueblo, CO
VS
Santa Clarita, CA
🏆 Santa Clarita leads 14 of 23 categories
Pueblo
Colorado
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,794
Violent Crime Index
375⚠ High
Population
111,430
Santa Clarita
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,186 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
225,850 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $472k less ($197,700 vs $669,200)
Rent averages $1375/mo less ($940 vs $2,315)
23% cheaper overall cost of living than Santa Clarita
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Smaller class sizes — 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clarita by $63,392/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 5.5%)
Santa Clarita, CA
Pros
Households earn $63,392 more per year on average
88% less violent crime than Pueblo
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (5.5%)
More college-educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 48°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $669,200
Higher rents — median is $2,315/mo
Cost of living runs 23% higher than Pueblo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Pueblo
Cost of Living
23% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$472k less
$197,700 vs $669,200
Santa Clarita
Median Income
$63,392
$116,186 vs $52,794/yr
Santa Clarita
Violent Crime
88% lower
165.4 vs 1424.1 per 100k
Santa Clarita
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
5.5% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pueblo, CO | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,700 ✓ Lower | $669,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $940 ✓ Lower | $2,315⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,794 | $116,186 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 35.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 319⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 375⚠ High | 44 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 235⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 26.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 38.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | Saugus Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.0°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 15.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,430 | 225,850 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.8 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.3% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pueblo's cost of living index is 92.4 vs Santa Clarita's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 23% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Santa Clarita leads 14 of 23 categories. Pueblo wins 9 and Santa Clarita wins 14. 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 Santa Clarita or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,700 vs $669,200 median home), income ($52,794 vs $116,186), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pueblo, CO and Santa Clarita, CA are about 816 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.