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
$1,533
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$182
👥 People living there
2,328,253
210,600
Commute to work
27.2 min
27.8 min
College degree
36.6%
54.1%
Own their home
42.1%
63.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
5.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 Houston or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $59,044 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Houston or McKinney?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $133,966 in McKinney, 48% more in McKinney.