McKinney is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$164
👥 People living there
210,600
319,758
Commute to work
27.8 min
26.2 min
College degree
54.1%
42.5%
Own their home
63.8%
39.5%
Below poverty line
5.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Orlando cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $62,696 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Orlando?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $78,014 in Orlando, 72% more in McKinney.