Laredo, TX vs San Angelo, TX

Laredo is moderately more affordable than San Angelo, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Laredo scores 76 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 Laredo is $1,001/month compared to $1,121/month in San Angelo — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Laredo has cheaper rent, San Angelo actually has lower median home values ($179,300 vs $182,400).

Median household income in Laredo is $63,264 compared to $64,146 in San Angelo (-1.4%). San Angelo does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Laredo spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in San Angelo.

Climate-wise, Laredo is notably warmer with an average of 74.6°F compared to 66.7°F in San Angelo. Laredo receives more rainfall at 21.3" per year compared to 20.9" in San Angelo.