McKinney is 3% 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
$1,887
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$182
👥 People living there
179,898
210,600
Commute to work
27.2 min
27.8 min
College degree
38.5%
54.1%
Own their home
66.4%
63.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
5.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 Aurora or McKinney cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,259 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or McKinney?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $133,966 in McKinney, 25% more in McKinney.