salaryChattanooga is 6% 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
$1,537
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$182
👥 People living there
185,783
210,600
Commute to work
18.5 min
27.8 min
College degree
36%
54.1%
Own their home
52.4%
63.8%
Below poverty line
19.1%
5.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,537 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $63,669 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or McKinney?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $133,966 in McKinney, 48% more in McKinney.