McKinney, TX vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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

vs

Rancho Cucamonga

63

#1806 nationally

Rancho Cucamonga leads in walk score (41 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 159). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 33 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric McKinney, TX Rancho Cucamonga, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.5 (#726) 63 (#1806)
Population 208,867 174,405
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $480,265 $788,806
Median Household Income $108,542 $105,534
Average Commute 30.2 min 33 min
Walk Score 24 41
Crime Level Very Low 8.0
School Rating 8.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 159
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 R+2.1