salaryAugusta 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
$1,458
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$182
👥 People living there
201,528
210,600
Commute to work
21.1 min
27.8 min
College degree
24.7%
54.1%
Own their home
50.8%
63.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
5.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta 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 Augusta or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,365 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or McKinney?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $133,966 in McKinney, 55% more in McKinney.