McKinney, Texas vs. Carmel, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Maine is 18.0% cheaper than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $123,000 in Carmel, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Maine is cheaper than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Carmel
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Carmel, ME
Compared to Mckinney, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher