salaryMcKinney is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$105
👥 People living there
210,600
312,534
Commute to work
27.8 min
24.5 min
College degree
54.1%
18.3%
Own their home
63.8%
44.6%
Below poverty line
5.7%
10.8%
Unemployment
3.7%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $70,206 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 32% more in McKinney.