McKinney, TX vs Plum, PA
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
McKinney leads in walk score (24 vs 13). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $91,931). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 208,867 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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