City comparison
No. Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 169 in New York, and its violent crime index is 34 versus 195, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
New York is cheaper. Median rent is $1,821 a month versus $1,901 in Mckinney.
Safety is where New York and Mckinney split most clearly. Mckinney scores 129 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,821 in New York 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. New York 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 crime gap is citywide. Mckinney has rougher pockets and New York has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
New York and Mckinney are 1,347 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,821 a month in New York to $1,901 a month in Mckinney, up $80 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $80,483 in New York to $124,215 in Mckinney, up $43,732 (54%).
The crime index goes from 169 in New York to 40 in Mckinney, down 129 points (76%).
The move
Mckinney and New York are 1,347 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,901 a month in Mckinney to $1,821 a month in New York, down $80 a month (4%).
Median household income goes from $124,215 in Mckinney to $80,483 in New York, down $43,732 (35%).
The crime index goes from 40 in Mckinney to 169 in New York, up 129 points (323%).
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Rent
4% cheaper
New York rent is 4% cheaper than Mckinney
New York
Winner$1,821/mo
Mckinney
$1,901/mo
Typical rent runs $1,821 a month in New York versus $1,901 in Mckinney, so New York is 4% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $80, or $960 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
54% higher
Mckinney's median income is 54% higher than New York
New York
$80,483
Mckinney
Winner$124,215
Median household income is $124,215 in Mckinney versus $80,483 in New York, so typical pay runs 54% higher in Mckinney (about $43,732 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. New York can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
76% lower crime
Mckinney's crime index is 76% lower than New York
New York
169 (100 = avg)
Mckinney
Winner40 (100 = avg)
Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 169 in New York (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 76% 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. New York can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
56% more comfortable
Mckinney weather is 56% more comfortable than New York
New York
52°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 64/100
Mckinney
Winner67°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
New York averages about 52°F (58°F highs); Mckinney averages about 67°F (76°F highs). New York averages around 52°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Mckinney sits near 67°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Mckinney scores 56% 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 New York 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 New York
New York is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 4% cheaper here at about $1,821 a month. Choose New York 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 67°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 76% lower than New York (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
Crime and safety tilt toward Mckinney: Mckinney scores 88/100 versus 44/100 in New York, with typical rent at $1,901 versus $1,821. I would vet the exact ZIP in New York before trading 44 safety points for housing savings.
New York rent at $1,821/month is still below Mckinney's $1,901, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 52°F in New York and 67°F in Mckinney.
Mckinney clears the bar on safety in this dataset. New York deserves a serious look only when you already know the New York block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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