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
$1,881
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$182
👥 People living there
903,844
210,600
Commute to work
24.7 min
27.8 min
College degree
48%
54.1%
Own their home
51%
63.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
5.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 Charlotte or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $59,821 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or McKinney?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $133,966 in McKinney, 34% more in McKinney.