Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pueblo, CO
VS
Spring Valley, NV
🏆 Spring Valley 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
Spring Valley
Nevada
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,341 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
220,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $178k less ($197,700 vs $375,200)
Rent averages $583/mo less ($940 vs $1,523)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (6.6%)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Spring Valley
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 106°F
Cons
Violent crime (1424.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Spring Valley by $16,547/yr
Property crime (4942.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Spring Valley, NV
Pros
93% less violent crime than Pueblo
Households earn $16,547 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 30.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 59°F vs 48°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $375,200
Higher rents — median is $1,523/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Pueblo
Higher unemployment (7.6% vs 6.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Pueblo
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 102.6 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$178k less
$197,700 vs $375,200
Pueblo
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
6.6% vs 7.6% unemployment
Spring Valley
Median Income
$16,547
$69,341 vs $52,794/yr
Spring Valley
Violent Crime
93% lower
94.1 vs 1424.1 per 100k
Spring Valley
Summer Heat
12.8°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 93.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pueblo, CO | Spring Valley, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper | 102.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,700 ✓ Lower | $375,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $940 ✓ Lower | $1,523⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,794 | $69,341 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 22.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 10.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 319⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 375⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 235⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.3:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 30.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 88.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 93.0°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 6.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,430 | 220,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% ✓ Higher | 49.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% ✓ More | 19.2% |
| Over 65 | 18.3% ✓ More | 15.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pueblo's cost of living index is 92.4 vs Spring Valley's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Spring Valley leads 14 of 23 categories. Pueblo wins 9 and Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,700 vs $375,200 median home), income ($52,794 vs $69,341), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pueblo, CO and Spring Valley, NV are about 605 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.