Centennial, CO vs McKinney, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Centennial leads in walk score (35 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 145). Centennial leads in average commute (26 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 106,883 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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