salaryLincoln 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
$1,328
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$182
👥 People living there
294,856
210,600
Commute to work
18.4 min
27.8 min
College degree
41.8%
54.1%
Own their home
56.1%
63.8%
Below poverty line
12.7%
5.7%
Unemployment
3.3%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $63,588 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or McKinney?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $133,966 in McKinney, 42% more in McKinney.