salaryMcKinney is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$162
👥 People living there
210,600
401,618
Commute to work
27.8 min
24.8 min
College degree
54.1%
45.7%
Own their home
63.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
5.7%
15.5%
Unemployment
3.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Tampa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Tampa cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $62,370 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Tampa?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $81,400 in Tampa, 65% more in McKinney.