salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$155
👥 People living there
210,600
208,772
Commute to work
27.8 min
19.3 min
College degree
54.1%
30%
Own their home
63.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
5.7%
27.8%
Unemployment
3.7%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Rochester cheaper to live in?
McKinney and Rochester cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $59,986 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Rochester?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $50,919 in Rochester, 163% more in McKinney.