Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Norfolk, VA
VS
San Angelo, TX
🏆 San Angelo leads 17 of 23 categories
Norfolk
Virginia
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$60,998
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
236,973 ✓ Larger
San Angelo
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.9 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,040 ✓ Higher
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.
Norfolk, VA
Pros
More college-educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 89°F vs 97°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3772.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 3.2%)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than San Angelo
San Angelo, TX
Pros
54% less violent crime than Norfolk
Homes cost $83k less ($171,700 vs $254,200)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (3.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (218.2 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $151/mo less ($1,037 vs $1,188)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Property crime (2486.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
San Angelo
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 90.9 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
San Angelo
Median Income
$4,042
$65,040 vs $60,998/yr
San Angelo
Violent Crime
54% lower
218.2 vs 469.5 per 100k
San Angelo
Median Home Value
$83k less
$171,700 vs $254,200
San Angelo
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
3.2% vs 6.7% unemployment
San Angelo
Summer Heat
8.7°F warmer
July avg high 97.4°F vs 88.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Norfolk, VA | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 90.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $254,200 | $171,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,188 | $1,037 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $60,998 | $65,040 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7%⚠ High | 3.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.7 min | 17.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.3% ✓ Higher | 7.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 146⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 124⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 180⚠ High | 118⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (103) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 15.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.2% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 89.3% ✓ Higher | 86.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Norfolk City Public Schools | SAN ANGELO ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F | 61.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.7°F | 97.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7" | 22.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 236,973 ✓ Larger | 99,422 |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 34.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.8% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 23.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Norfolk's cost of living index is 97.4 vs San Angelo's 90.9 (US average = 100).
San Angelo is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, San Angelo leads 17 of 23 categories. Norfolk wins 6 and San Angelo wins 17. 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 Norfolk to San Angelo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($254,200 vs $171,700 median home), income ($60,998 vs $65,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Norfolk, VA and San Angelo, TX are about 1,430 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.