Lewisville, TX vs McKinney, TX

Lewisville is moderately more affordable than McKinney, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Lewisville scores 112 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 Lewisville is $1,572/month compared to $1,841/month in McKinney — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lewisville is more affordable at $350,200 median vs $439,500.

Median household income in Lewisville is $85,002 compared to $120,273 in McKinney (-29.3%). 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 Lewisville spend roughly 22.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in McKinney.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.6°F vs 65°F). McKinney receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 37" in Lewisville.