McKinney, TX vs St. Charles, IL
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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 24). St. Charles leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.2 min). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 208,867 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+9.4 |
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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C
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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