McKinney, TX vs Miami Beach, FL
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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $65,116). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 208,867 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+11.4 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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