salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$117
👥 People living there
210,600
288,512
Commute to work
27.8 min
22.1 min
College degree
54.1%
41.1%
Own their home
63.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
5.7%
20.6%
Unemployment
3.7%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
McKinney and St. Louis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $58,783 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $60,569 in St. Louis, 121% more in McKinney.