Blue Grass, Iowa vs. McKinney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McKinney, Texas is 22.4% more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,651 in McKinney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Grass, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McKinney, Texas is more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in McKinney
than in Blue Grass, Iowa
Blue Grass, IA vs. Mckinney, TX
Compared to Blue Grass, Mckinney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower