Foster City, CA 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.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 276). Foster City leads in walk score (50 vs 24). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $108,542).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 32,180 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+11.2 |
D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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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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