Akron is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in McKinney to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$182
👥 People living there
189,247
210,600
Commute to work
22.2 min
27.8 min
College degree
23.6%
54.1%
Own their home
50.7%
63.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
5.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,369 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Akron or McKinney?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $133,966 in McKinney, 61% more in McKinney.