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
$1,611
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$182
👥 People living there
914,802
210,600
Commute to work
21.5 min
27.8 min
College degree
38.2%
54.1%
Own their home
44.1%
63.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
5.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 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 Columbus?
About $60,998 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or McKinney?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $133,966 in McKinney, 47% more in McKinney.