Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Alexandria, VA
VS
San Angelo, TX
🏆 San Angelo leads 14 of 22 categories
Alexandria
Virginia
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$113,179 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
157,594 ✓ Larger
San Angelo
Texas
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,040
Violent Crime Index
57 ✓ Safer
Population
99,422
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Alexandria, VA
Pros
Households earn $48,139 more per year on average
More college-educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.1 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 97°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $655,700
Higher rents — median is $1,983/mo
Cost of living runs 18% higher than San Angelo
Property crime (2640.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
San Angelo, TX
Pros
Homes cost $484k less ($171,700 vs $655,700)
Rent averages $946/mo less ($1,037 vs $1,983)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (218.2 vs 380/100k)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Alexandria
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 45°F
Cons
Median income trails Alexandria by $48,139/yr
Property crime (2486.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Alexandria
Median Income
$48,139
$113,179 vs $65,040/yr
San Angelo
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 90.9 vs 108.6 (100 = US avg)
San Angelo
Median Home Value
$484k less
$171,700 vs $655,700
San Angelo
Summer Heat
7.8°F warmer
July avg high 97.4°F vs 89.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 108.6⚠ High | 90.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $655,700⚠ High | $171,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,983⚠ High | $1,037 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $113,179 ✓ Higher | $65,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.1 min⚠ High | 17.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 7.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 58 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 118⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 15.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.0% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 93.7% ✓ Higher | 86.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Alexandria City Public Schools | SAN ANGELO ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.8°F | 61.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 89.6°F | 97.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8" | 22.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.7" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 157,594 ✓ Larger | 99,422 |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.7% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | 23.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexandria's cost of living index is 108.6 vs San Angelo's 90.9 (US average = 100).
San Angelo is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, San Angelo leads 14 of 22 categories. Alexandria wins 8 and San Angelo wins 14. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Alexandria to San Angelo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($655,700 vs $171,700 median home), income ($113,179 vs $65,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Alexandria, VA and San Angelo, TX are about 1,410 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.