salaryKansas City is 5% 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
$1,535
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$182
👥 People living there
510,612
210,600
Commute to work
21.7 min
27.8 min
College degree
38.4%
54.1%
Own their home
55.4%
63.8%
Below poverty line
14.6%
5.7%
Unemployment
4.4%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 Kansas City or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $62,927 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or McKinney?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $133,966 in McKinney, 44% more in McKinney.