McKinney, TX vs St. Michael, MN
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. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in median household income ($123,318 vs $108,542). St. Michael leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 30.2 min). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 208,867 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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