salaryMcKinney is 6% 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
$1,648
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$182
👥 People living there
397,742
210,600
Commute to work
26.6 min
27.8 min
College degree
32.6%
54.1%
Own their home
54.3%
63.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
5.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 Arlington or McKinney cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $56,489 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or McKinney?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $133,966 in McKinney, 39% more in McKinney.