Carrollton, TX vs McKinney, TX

Carrollton is moderately more affordable than McKinney, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Carrollton scores 116 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 Carrollton is $1,674/month compared to $1,841/month in McKinney — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carrollton is more affordable at $353,600 median vs $439,500.

Median household income in Carrollton is $99,115 compared to $120,273 in McKinney (-17.6%). While McKinney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in McKinney.