About the sameBased 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
$1,711
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$182
👥 People living there
237,242
210,600
Commute to work
18.9 min
27.8 min
College degree
47.5%
54.1%
Own their home
63.2%
63.8%
Below poverty line
10.6%
5.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Boise City and McKinney cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $59,187 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or McKinney?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $133,966 in McKinney, 32% more in McKinney.