San Angelo, TX vs Socorro, TX

Socorro is moderately more affordable than San Angelo, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. San Angelo scores 81 compared to 74 for Socorro, 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 San Angelo is $1,121/month compared to $1,036/month in Socorro — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Socorro is more affordable at $131,200 median vs $179,300.

Median household income in San Angelo is $64,146 compared to $52,100 in Socorro (+23.1%). While San Angelo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of San Angelo spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Socorro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.7°F vs 66.2°F). San Angelo receives more rainfall at 20.9" per year compared to 8.8" in Socorro.