salaryMcKinney 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
$1,760
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$182
👥 People living there
1,307,930
210,600
Commute to work
25.7 min
27.8 min
College degree
38.2%
54.1%
Own their home
42.4%
63.8%
Below poverty line
16.7%
5.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas 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 Dallas or McKinney cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $56,489 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or McKinney?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $133,966 in McKinney, 43% more in McKinney.