Moving from Pueblo, CO to Toledo, OH

It is 1342 mi between Pueblo and Toledo β€” roughly 23h 52m of driving, plus rest stops and overnight, through 6 state(s). A long-haul move crosses climate zones and usually state-income-tax lines. This page assembles the federal and Zillow data into a side-by-side comparison so the differences are easy to scan.

1342 mi Β· 23h 52m by car Β· OH β†’ IN β†’ IL β†’ IA β†’ NE β†’ CO

COL -0.3% Home values -54.3% Ξ” -1.7Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
1342 mi
Drive time
23h 52m
States
6
Fuel (25 mpg)
54 gal
Route throughOH β†’ IN β†’ IL β†’ IA β†’ NE β†’ CO
Primary highwaysI 80, I 80 EXPRESS, I 90
Major cities en routeSouth Bend, Chicago, Naperville, Joliet, Aurora

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

PuebloToledoU.S. avg
All items (RPP)91.76291.455100.0
Rents81.93396.285100.0
Goods96.05293.628100.0
Services71.28567.317100.0

Pueblo and Toledo sit within 5% on the overall BEA RPP β€” the composite diff is small, but rent or groceries alone may move more.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Pueblo β€” typical home
$283,603
Toledo β€” typical home
$129,627
Pueblo β€” typical rent
$1,329/mo
Toledo β€” typical rent
$1,092/mo

Zillow ZHVI drops from $283,603 in Pueblo to $129,627 in Toledo, a 0.3% decrease on the typical home value.

YoY change: Pueblo -1.4%, Toledo +5.4%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsPuebloToledo
Annual avg temperature53Β°F51Β°F
January avg low16Β°F20Β°F
July avg high93Β°F85Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”β€”
Annual precipitation13.8"32.4"

Climate is roughly comparable on the annual mean β€” 53.1Β°F vs 51.4Β°F per NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: WFO PUEBLO, CO US, TOLEDO METCALF FLD, OH US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023PuebloToledo
Population111,514268,461
Median household income$55,305$47,532
Median age38.135.7
Bachelor's degree or higher14.9%13.7%
Avg household size2.422.27

Households in Toledo earn about 0.3% less at the median β€” ACS 5-year 2023.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Pueblo MSA β€” median wage
$46,540
Toledo MSA β€” median wage
$45,740
Pueblo MSA β€” employment
63,190
Toledo MSA β€” employment
290,070

Top occupations in Toledo MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 33,160 $39,900
Production Occupations 31,420 $45,220
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 30,850 $41,570
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 27,870 $28,590
Sales and Related Occupations 22,710 $32,930

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Colorado and Ohio

Colorado income tax
4.4% top marginal
Ohio income tax
3.5% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Ohio's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

  • Mountain passes on I-70 west of Denver and on I-25 near Raton can close for snow November through April β€” check CDOT alerts before departure.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Frequently asked

How does the job market in Toledo compare to Pueblo?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $45,740 in the Toledo MSA vs $46,540 in the Pueblo MSA, on total employment of 290,070 and 63,190 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

How does household income compare in Pueblo vs Toledo?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $47,532 in Toledo vs $55,305 in Pueblo β€” a 14.1% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How far is Toledo, OH from Pueblo, CO?

The driving distance is 1342 mi and the route typically takes 23h 52m via I 80 and I 80 EXPRESS. The trip crosses 6 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Is Toledo more expensive than Pueblo?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Toledo is 0.3% lower than Pueblo (91.455 vs 91.762, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How much do homes cost in Toledo compared to Pueblo?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $129,627 in Toledo vs $283,603 in Pueblo β€” a 54.3% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

When is the best time to move from Pueblo to Toledo?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1342 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

Plan the move

Estimate costs with our moving cost calculator, or see where else to move from Pueblo.

City profiles: Pueblo, CO Β· Toledo, OH.

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