Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Pueblo, CO
VS
West Jordan, UT
🏆 West Jordan leads 13 of 23 categories
Pueblo
Colorado
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$52,794
Violent Crime Index
375⚠ High
Population
111,430
West Jordan
Utah
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.5
Median Household Income
$99,002 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
77 ✓ Safer
Population
116,383 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Pueblo, CO
Pros
Homes cost $214k less ($197,700 vs $412,100)
Rent averages $549/mo less ($940 vs $1,489)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 40°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than West Jordan
Cons
Median income trails West Jordan by $46,208/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 4.2%)
West Jordan, UT
Pros
Households earn $46,208 more per year on average
79% less violent crime than Pueblo
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (4.2%)
More college-educated — 27.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $412,100
Higher rents — median is $1,489/mo
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Pueblo
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Pueblo
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 92.4 vs 98.5 (100 = US avg)
Pueblo
Median Home Value
$214k less
$197,700 vs $412,100
West Jordan
Median Income
$46,208
$99,002 vs $52,794/yr
West Jordan
Violent Crime
79% lower
294.2 vs 1424.1 per 100k
West Jordan
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
4.2% vs 6.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Pueblo, CO | West Jordan, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.4 ✓ Cheaper | 98.5 |
| Median Home Value | $197,700 ✓ Lower | $412,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $940 ✓ Lower | $1,489⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $52,794 | $99,002 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter | 24.6 min |
| Work From Home % | 5.4% | 15.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 319⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 375⚠ High | 77 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 235⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | C+ (89) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.8% | 27.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 91.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pueblo and | Jordan District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer | 40.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 93.0°F | 93.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 14.8" ✓ Less | 55.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 111,430 | 116,383 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.8 ✓ Older | 32.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.0% | 77.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 28.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 18.3% ✓ More | 8.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pueblo's cost of living index is 92.4 vs West Jordan's 98.5 (US average = 100).
Pueblo is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, West Jordan leads 13 of 23 categories. Pueblo wins 10 and West Jordan wins 13. 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 West Jordan or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,700 vs $412,100 median home), income ($52,794 vs $99,002), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Pueblo, CO and West Jordan, UT are about 426 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.