salaryMcKinney 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
$2,018
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$182
👥 People living there
411,986
210,600
Commute to work
23.6 min
27.8 min
College degree
23.6%
54.1%
Own their home
60.6%
63.8%
Below poverty line
16.3%
5.7%
Unemployment
7%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or McKinney cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,723 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or McKinney?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $133,966 in McKinney, 35% more in McKinney.