McKinney, TX vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $108,542). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 125). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 208,867 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw 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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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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