McKinney, TX vs Salinas, 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
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Salinas leads in walk score (55 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 149). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $84,250).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Salinas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 63.5 (#1766) |
| Population | 208,867 | 159,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $753,868 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $84,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 55 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 14.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+29.9 |
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
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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