McKinney, TX vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $67,188). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 208,867 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 14.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 144 |
| 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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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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