Rochester, MN vs San Angelo, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Rochester
76
#401 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.0). Rochester leads in median household income ($83,973 vs $65,040). San Angelo leads in cost of living index (94 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rochester, MN | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#401) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 122,413 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $347,877 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $83,973 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.7 | R+48.0 |
C
76 Score
Rochester, MN
Mid-size Minnesota city with community character
Median Home
$347,877
Population
122,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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