salaryMcKinney is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$168
👥 People living there
210,600
511,764
Commute to work
27.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
54.1%
32.5%
Own their home
63.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
5.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
3.7%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Mesa cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Mesa?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $89,248 in Mesa, 50% more in McKinney.