salaryMcKinney is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$142
👥 People living there
210,600
185,913
Commute to work
27.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
54.1%
24.1%
Own their home
63.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
5.7%
17.6%
Unemployment
3.7%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Paradise cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $61,952 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Paradise?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $63,836 in Paradise, 110% more in McKinney.