McKinney, TX vs Monrovia, CA
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.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in walk score (62 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 176). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $93,827).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 63.1 (#1798) |
| Population | 208,867 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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