Side-by-side
McKinney vs Frisco vs Plano vs Grand Prairie
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | McKinney, TX78 | Frisco, TX79 | Plano, TX79 | Grand Prairie, TX77 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 78 | 79 | 79 | 77 |
| Affordability | 84 | 85 | 85 | 89 |
| Housing | 83 | 77 | 77 | 82 |
| Jobs | 46 | 58 | 55 | 46 |
| Safety | 96 | 96 | 92 | 82 |
| Climate | 96 | 96 | 96 | 94 |
| Amenities | 51 | 52 | 63 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,290 | $4,240 | $4,222 | $4,060 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,476 | $1,427 | $1,418 | $1,242 |
| Median home value | $439,500 | $595,400 | $440,600 | $272,200 |
| Median HH income | $120,273 | $146,158 | $108,649 | $78,889 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 202.3K | 210.2K | 287.3K | 198.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 32° | 94° / 32° | 94° / 32° | 95° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 258 | 258 | 258 |