Cost of Living

San Angelo participates in the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) "Cost of Living Index" program. This index is compiled from data submitted on a quarterly basis from over 300 metropolitan areas. Each participating community "shops" 64 items in their respective communities on the same day of each quarter. These prices for goods and services are sent to C2ER, where a quarterly index is compiled. The national average for each item is given a rating of 100. You can use the cost of living calculator here.

For the 3rd Quarter of 2007, San Angelo's ranking is as follows:

San Angelo Cost of Living Index

3rd Quarter 2007
Pricing Items	Rankings
100% Composite Index	87.9
Grocery Items	85.8
Housing	81.0
Utilities	97.7
Transportation	95.1
Health Care	93.4
Misc. Goods & Services	88.6

All of the above items are weighted in a way that reflects how an average family spends their income. Housing, as an example, carries a "weight" of 27% of the total. San Angelo's low housing costs (19% below the national average) is a determining factor in creating a cost of living that is 87.9% of the national average.

For more information about the C2ER Cost of Living Index or to subscribe to the service, please contact: 703-522-4980