Clive, IA 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.
Clive
73.3
#753 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 30.2 min). Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $108,542). Clive leads in cost of living index (110 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clive, IA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#753) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 19,005 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,260 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $124,908 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Clive is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
Clive, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
19,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$124,908
Midwest
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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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