Johnstown, 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.
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131). Johnstown leads in median household income ($120,395 vs $108,542). Johnstown leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnstown, CO | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1313) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 19,511 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,142 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $120,395 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
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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