Tempe, Arizona vs. McKinney, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McKinney, Texas is 2.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $97,691 in McKinney, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McKinney, Texas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% cheaper in McKinney
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Mckinney, TX
Compared to Tempe, Mckinney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower