Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Inglewood, CA
VS
McKinney, TX
🏆 McKinney leads 17 of 23 categories
Inglewood
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,563
Violent Crime Index
178⚠ High
Population
106,806
McKinney
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
Inglewood, CA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 94°F
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 56°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $689,700
Median income trails McKinney by $45,723/yr
Violent crime (674.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
McKinney, TX
Pros
Homes cost $289k less ($400,400 vs $689,700)
83% less violent crime than Inglewood
Households earn $45,723 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.5 pts lower (3.7%)
More college-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (117.3 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
McKinney
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
McKinney
Median Income
$45,723
$113,286 vs $67,563/yr
McKinney
Violent Crime
83% lower
117.3 vs 674.6 per 100k
McKinney
Median Home Value
$289k less
$400,400 vs $689,700
McKinney
Unemployment
4.5 pp lower
3.7% vs 8.2% unemployment
McKinney
Summer Heat
17.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 77.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $689,700⚠ High | $400,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,666⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,740⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $113,286 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 3.7% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High | 28.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 18.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 175⚠ High | 34 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 31 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 172⚠ High | 39 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (79) | A+ (130) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 52.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.6% | 94.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Inglewood Unified | MCKINNEY ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 67.3°F ✓ Warmer | 56.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 77.2°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.8" ✓ Drier | 42.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,806 | 196,160 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.3 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.5% | 64.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | 27.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.0% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Inglewood's cost of living index is 115.5 vs McKinney's 103.3 (US average = 100).
McKinney is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, McKinney leads 17 of 23 categories. Inglewood wins 6 and McKinney wins 17. 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 Inglewood to McKinney or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($689,700 vs $400,400 median home), income ($67,563 vs $113,286), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Inglewood, CA and McKinney, TX are about 1,247 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.