McKinney, TX vs Pomona, 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
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $73,515). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 208,867 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 19.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
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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F
59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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