Little Rock is 9% 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
$1,277
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$182
👥 People living there
203,436
210,600
Commute to work
18.5 min
27.8 min
College degree
44.6%
54.1%
Own their home
53.5%
63.8%
Below poverty line
17.5%
5.7%
Unemployment
4.1%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock 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 Little Rock or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,165 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or McKinney?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $133,966 in McKinney, 49% more in McKinney.