salaryColumbus is 9% 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
$1,314
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$182
👥 People living there
203,711
210,600
Commute to work
20.9 min
27.8 min
College degree
30.5%
54.1%
Own their home
50.8%
63.8%
Below poverty line
19%
5.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 Columbus or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $65,215 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or McKinney?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $133,966 in McKinney, 53% more in McKinney.