Harker Heights, TX vs San Angelo, TX

San Angelo is moderately more affordable than Harker Heights, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Harker Heights scores 88 compared to 81 for San Angelo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harker Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harker Heights is $1,114/month compared to $1,121/month in San Angelo — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Harker Heights has cheaper rent, San Angelo actually has lower median home values ($179,300 vs $269,000).

Median household income in Harker Heights is $82,685 compared to $64,146 in San Angelo (+28.9%). While Harker Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harker Heights spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in San Angelo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.4°F vs 66.7°F). Harker Heights receives more rainfall at 33" per year compared to 20.9" in San Angelo.