McKinney is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$127
👥 People living there
210,600
528,706
Commute to work
27.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
54.1%
37.1%
Own their home
63.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
5.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.7%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $65,943 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $94,176 in Sacramento, 42% more in McKinney.