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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ San Angelo, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Lubbock, TX area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.5K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 22.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,711
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.5K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

San Angelo, TX

Population:99K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$231K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:123
Median Home:$513K

San Angelo, TX

The Lone Star State

99K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 99K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: San Angelo, TX vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 60.0%
San Angelo, TX
$2,030
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,219
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 10.6%
San Angelo, TX
$1,604
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$170
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 12.9%
San Angelo, TX
$1,295
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$167
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 17.6%
San Angelo, TX
$537
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$94.52
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 9.7%
San Angelo, TX
$938
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$91.04
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 4.6%
San Angelo, TX
$496
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$22.80
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

San Angelo, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$995
To$1,720
โ†‘ $725
1 Bed
From$1,125
To$1,840
โ†‘ $715
2 Bed
From$1,442
To$2,190
โ†‘ $748
3 Bed
From$1,963
To$2,870
โ†‘ $907
San Angelo, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $930โ€“$1,430/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,900
Monthly in San Angelo, TX
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$1,764
Difference

Home Values

San Angelo
Denver
$231K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +2.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +30.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$170K - $327K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 122% more expensive than San Angelo

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $6.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$550
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.4%
Rate difference

San Angelo, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

San Angelo, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

San Angelo
Denver
23 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
92.2%
Good Air Days
35.2%
96 High
Climate Risk
95 High
โ˜€๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
78 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
78 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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