City comparison
No. Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 303 in Minneapolis, and its violent crime index is 34 versus 314, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Minneapolis is cheaper. Median rent is $1,371 a month versus $1,901 in Mckinney.
Safety is where Minneapolis and Mckinney split most clearly. Mckinney scores 263 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,371 in Minneapolis and $1,901 in Mckinney.
Mckinney is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Minneapolis makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Mckinney is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Minneapolis at $1,371 average has pockets that run $1,171 and others at $1,771: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Minneapolis and Mckinney are 833 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,371 a month in Minneapolis to $1,901 a month in Mckinney, up $530 a month (39%).
Median household income goes from $80,846 in Minneapolis to $124,215 in Mckinney, up $43,369 (54%).
The crime index goes from 303 in Minneapolis to 40 in Mckinney, down 263 points (87%).
The move
Mckinney and Minneapolis are 833 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,901 a month in Mckinney to $1,371 a month in Minneapolis, down $530 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $124,215 in Mckinney to $80,846 in Minneapolis, down $43,369 (35%).
The crime index goes from 40 in Mckinney to 303 in Minneapolis, up 263 points (658%).
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Rent
28% cheaper
Minneapolis rent is 28% cheaper than Mckinney
Minneapolis
Winner$1,371/mo
Mckinney
$1,901/mo
Typical rent runs $1,371 a month in Minneapolis versus $1,901 in Mckinney, so Minneapolis is 28% cheaper. That's roughly $530/month back in your pocket ($6,360/year). Over five years that's $31,800 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Mckinney, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Minneapolis is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
54% higher
Mckinney's median income is 54% higher than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
$80,846
Mckinney
Winner$124,215
Median household income is $124,215 in Mckinney versus $80,846 in Minneapolis, so typical pay runs 54% higher in Mckinney (about $43,369 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Mckinney is the stronger labor market on paper. Minneapolis can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
87% lower crime
Mckinney's crime index is 87% lower than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
303 (100 = avg)
Mckinney
Winner40 (100 = avg)
Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 303 in Minneapolis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 87% lower in Mckinney. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Mckinney is the easier city. Minneapolis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
67% more comfortable
Mckinney weather is 67% more comfortable than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
50°F avg · 57°F highs · comfort 58/100
Mckinney
Winner64°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 97/100
Minneapolis averages about 50°F (57°F highs); Mckinney averages about 64°F (72°F highs). Minneapolis averages around 50°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Mckinney averages around 64°F. Mckinney scores 67% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Minneapolis if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Minneapolis
Minneapolis is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 28% cheaper here at about $1,371 a month. Choose Minneapolis if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 54% higher ($124,215), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 64°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Mckinney is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 87% lower than Minneapolis (40 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Mckinney scores 88/100 versus 26/100 in Minneapolis. Rent is $1,901/month in Mckinney and $1,371/month in Minneapolis, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Minneapolis rent at $1,371/month is still below Mckinney's $1,901, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,371 in Minneapolis and $1,901 in Mckinney.
Between Minneapolis and Mckinney, Mckinney is ahead on safety — 88/100 safety versus 26/100. Lean Minneapolis instead when you already know the Minneapolis block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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