McKinney, Texas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.2% cheaper than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,114 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Houston
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Mckinney, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher