McKinney, TX vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 187). McKinney leads in school rating (8.8 vs 6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 208,867 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 89 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | Moderate |
| School Rating | 8.8 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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