salaryMcKinney is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$176
👥 People living there
210,600
290,594
Commute to work
27.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
54.1%
60.5%
Own their home
63.8%
56.9%
Below poverty line
5.7%
6.8%
Unemployment
3.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Plano for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Plano cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $63,730 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Plano?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $121,065 in Plano, 11% more in McKinney.