Birmingham, Alabama vs. McKinney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McKinney, Texas is 45.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $232,497 in McKinney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McKinney, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in McKinney
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Mckinney, TX
Compared to Birmingham, Mckinney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower