Head to head
Little Rock, AR vs McKinney, TX
Little Rock is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $645/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $10,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Little Rock62 | McKinney69 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,556 | $4,201 |
| Salary for comfort | $64,000/yr | $74,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,220 | $1,819 |
| Median home value | $221,200 | $439,500 |
| Median household income | $60,583 | $120,273 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Housing score | 77 | 83 |
| Jobs score | 56 | 56 |
| Safety score | 60 | 60 |
| Climate score | 31 | 69 |
| Amenities score | 31 | 52 |
| Population | 202.7K | 202.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 0° / 0° | 92° / 30° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Little Rock, AR
McKinney, TX