salaryAbout 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
$1,397
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$182
👥 People living there
276,854
210,600
Commute to work
19.9 min
27.8 min
College degree
31.2%
54.1%
Own their home
43%
63.8%
Below poverty line
26%
5.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 Buffalo or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $60,759 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or McKinney?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $133,966 in McKinney, 60% more in McKinney.