salaryMcKinney is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$143
👥 People living there
210,600
307,284
Commute to work
27.8 min
21.1 min
College degree
54.1%
43.8%
Own their home
63.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
5.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $64,800 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $79,155 in St. Paul, 69% more in McKinney.