salaryMcKinney is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$109
👥 People living there
210,600
754,195
Commute to work
27.8 min
26 min
College degree
54.1%
68.4%
Own their home
63.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
5.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.7%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Seattle for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Seattle cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $68,702 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Seattle?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $133,583 in Seattle, 0% more in McKinney.