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
$2,270
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$182
👥 People living there
280,262
210,600
Commute to work
25.9 min
27.8 min
College degree
48.2%
54.1%
Own their home
73.1%
63.8%
Below poverty line
5.3%
5.7%
Unemployment
3.5%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for shorter commutes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or McKinney cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $56,365 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or McKinney?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $133,966 in McKinney, 1% more in McKinney.