salaryMcKinney is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$166
👥 People living there
210,600
219,215
Commute to work
27.8 min
30.2 min
College degree
54.1%
21.2%
Own their home
63.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
5.7%
13.3%
Unemployment
3.7%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Modesto cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $64,359 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Modesto?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $86,162 in Modesto, 55% more in McKinney.