Atascocita, TX vs McKinney, TX

Atascocita is moderately more affordable than McKinney, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Atascocita scores 113 compared to 128 for McKinney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McKinney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atascocita is $1,794/month compared to $1,841/month in McKinney — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atascocita is more affordable at $283,700 median vs $439,500.

Median household income in Atascocita is $114,443 compared to $120,273 in McKinney (-4.8%). McKinney does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Atascocita spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in McKinney.