What is a pro or con of living in McKinney, Texascompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 6% cheaper in McKinney.

What salary do I need to live in McKinney, Texas copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Palm Desert, California could decrease to $44,534 in McKinney, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALM DESERT vs. MCKINNEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. McKinney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McKinney, Texas is 10.9% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $44,534 in McKinney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, McKinney, Texas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in McKinney
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Mckinney, TX

Compared to Palm Desert, Mckinney is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

26.9% lower

Health

15.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. McKinney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palm Desert, CA vs. Mckinney, TX

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