salaryMcKinney is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$148
👥 People living there
210,600
222,758
Commute to work
27.8 min
28.8 min
College degree
54.1%
34.5%
Own their home
63.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
5.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $68,702 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $92,626 in Tacoma, 45% more in McKinney.