McKinney, TX vs Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 231). Pleasanton leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $108,542).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 208,867 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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