salaryMcKinney is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$106
👥 People living there
210,600
641,165
Commute to work
27.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
54.1%
53.8%
Own their home
63.8%
52%
Below poverty line
5.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Portland cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $65,171 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Portland?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $98,056 in Portland, 37% more in McKinney.