About the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$179
👥 People living there
210,600
1,479,835
Commute to work
27.8 min
24.5 min
College degree
54.1%
29%
Own their home
63.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
5.7%
17.1%
Unemployment
3.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
McKinney and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $58,553 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $70,163 in San Antonio, 91% more in McKinney.