Buffalo Grove, IL vs McKinney, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $108,542). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 42,482 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.2 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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