McKinney, TX vs Palatine, IL
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
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $93,383). Palatine leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 208,867 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+42.0 |
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
74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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