Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
McKinney, TX
🏆 McKinney leads 15 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
McKinney
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High
Median Household Income
$113,286 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
31 ✓ Safer
Population
196,160 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $245k less ($155,100 vs $400,400)
Rent averages $850/mo less ($890 vs $1,740)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than McKinney
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Cons
Median income trails McKinney by $53,396/yr
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.0% vs 3.7%)
McKinney, TX
Pros
Households earn $53,396 more per year on average
80% less violent crime than Davenport
Violent crime is well below the national average (117.3 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (3.7%)
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $400,400
Higher rents — median is $1,740/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Davenport
Longer commutes — 28.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 103.3 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$245k less
$155,100 vs $400,400
McKinney
Median Income
$53,396
$113,286 vs $59,890/yr
McKinney
Violent Crime
80% lower
117.3 vs 581.4 per 100k
McKinney
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
3.7% vs 5.0% unemployment
McKinney
Summer Heat
10.3°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 83.9°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 103.3⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $400,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,740⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $113,286 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 28.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 18.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 31 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | A+ (130) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 52.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | MCKINNEY ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 56.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" ✓ Drier | 42.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 2.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 196,160 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% | 64.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.2% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs McKinney's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, McKinney leads 15 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 8 and McKinney wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Davenport to McKinney or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $400,400 median home), income ($59,890 vs $113,286), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and McKinney, TX are about 666 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.