salaryDes Moines 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
$1,266
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$182
👥 People living there
212,421
210,600
Commute to work
19.5 min
27.8 min
College degree
29.7%
54.1%
Own their home
60.5%
63.8%
Below poverty line
15%
5.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines 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 Des Moines or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $63,504 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or McKinney?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $133,966 in McKinney, 47% more in McKinney.