salaryMcKinney is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$131
👥 People living there
210,600
1,389,526
Commute to work
27.8 min
23.5 min
College degree
54.1%
51%
Own their home
63.8%
47.3%
Below poverty line
5.7%
11%
Unemployment
3.7%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick San Diego for shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or San Diego cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $69,168 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or San Diego?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $116,561 in San Diego, 15% more in McKinney.