Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Renton, WA
VS
San Angelo, TX
🏆 San Angelo leads 16 of 23 categories
Renton
Washington
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$92,292 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
89
Population
105,355 ✓ Larger
San Angelo
Texas
16
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.
Renton, WA
Pros
Households earn $27,252 more per year on average
More college-educated — 36.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 97°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $576,800
Higher rents — median is $1,864/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than San Angelo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
San Angelo, TX
Pros
Homes cost $405k less ($171,700 vs $576,800)
Rent averages $827/mo less ($1,037 vs $1,864)
36% less violent crime than Renton
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Renton
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (218.2 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails Renton by $27,252/yr
Property crime (2486.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Renton
Median Income
$27,252
$92,292 vs $65,040/yr
San Angelo
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 90.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
San Angelo
Violent Crime
36% lower
218.2 vs 339.2 per 100k
San Angelo
Median Home Value
$405k less
$171,700 vs $576,800
San Angelo
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
3.2% vs 4.2% unemployment
San Angelo
Summer Heat
20.2°F warmer
July avg high 97.4°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Renton, WA | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 90.9 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $576,800⚠ High | $171,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,864⚠ High | $1,037 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $92,292 ✓ Higher | $65,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2%⚠ High | 3.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 17.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 16.7% ✓ Higher | 7.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 117⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 89 | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 158⚠ High | 118⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.5:1 | 15.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.9% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 89.9% ✓ Higher | 86.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Renton School District | SAN ANGELO ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.0°F | 61.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 97.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.0" | 22.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3" | 1.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 105,355 ✓ Larger | 99,422 |
| Median Age | 36.1 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | 23.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.4% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Renton's cost of living index is 113.0 vs San Angelo's 90.9 (US average = 100).
San Angelo is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, San Angelo leads 16 of 23 categories. Renton wins 7 and San Angelo wins 16. 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 Renton to San Angelo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($576,800 vs $171,700 median home), income ($92,292 vs $65,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Renton, WA and San Angelo, TX are about 1,594 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.