salaryMcKinney is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$168
👥 People living there
210,600
990,138
Commute to work
27.8 min
27.3 min
College degree
54.1%
47.3%
Own their home
63.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
5.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or San Jose cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $68,263 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or San Jose?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $157,922 in San Jose, 15% more in San Jose.