Del Rio, TX vs San Angelo, TX

Del Rio is moderately more affordable than San Angelo, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Del Rio scores 72 compared to 81 for San Angelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Angelo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Del Rio is $892/month compared to $1,121/month in San Angelo — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Del Rio is more affordable at $143,200 median vs $179,300.

Median household income in Del Rio is $59,588 compared to $64,146 in San Angelo (-7.1%). The higher salaries in San Angelo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Del Rio spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in San Angelo.