Central, LA 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.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in walk score (24 vs 7). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $82,714). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+11.2 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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