McKinney, TX vs Murrieta, CA
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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 150). Murrieta leads in walk score (28 vs 24). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 208,867 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+1.3 |
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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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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