McKinney, TX vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 208,867 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+39.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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