City comparison
No. Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 141 in Omaha, and its violent crime index is 34 versus 102, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Omaha is cheaper. Median rent is $1,187 a month versus $1,901 in Mckinney.
Safety is where Omaha and Mckinney split most clearly. Mckinney scores 101 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,187 in Omaha 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. Omaha 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. Omaha at $1,187 average has pockets that run $987 and others at $1,587: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Omaha and Mckinney are 558 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,187 a month in Omaha to $1,901 a month in Mckinney, up $714 a month (60%).
Median household income goes from $73,201 in Omaha to $124,215 in Mckinney, up $51,014 (70%).
The crime index goes from 141 in Omaha to 40 in Mckinney, down 101 points (72%).
The move
Mckinney and Omaha are 558 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,901 a month in Mckinney to $1,187 a month in Omaha, down $714 a month (38%).
Median household income goes from $124,215 in Mckinney to $73,201 in Omaha, down $51,014 (41%).
The crime index goes from 40 in Mckinney to 141 in Omaha, up 101 points (253%).
Omaha, NE
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Mckinney, TX
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Rent
38% cheaper
Omaha rent is 38% cheaper than Mckinney
Omaha
Winner$1,187/mo
Mckinney
$1,901/mo
Typical rent runs $1,187 a month in Omaha versus $1,901 in Mckinney, so Omaha is 38% cheaper. That's roughly $714/month back in your pocket ($8,568/year). Over five years that's $42,840 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, Omaha is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
70% higher
Mckinney's median income is 70% higher than Omaha
Omaha
$73,201
Mckinney
Winner$124,215
Median household income is $124,215 in Mckinney versus $73,201 in Omaha, so typical pay runs 70% higher in Mckinney (about $51,014 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. Omaha can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
72% lower crime
Mckinney's crime index is 72% lower than Omaha
Omaha
141 (100 = avg)
Mckinney
Winner40 (100 = avg)
Mckinney's crime index is 40 versus 141 in Omaha (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 72% 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. Omaha can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
20% more comfortable
Mckinney weather is 20% more comfortable than Omaha
Omaha
59°F avg · 68°F highs · comfort 83/100
Mckinney
Winner67°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Omaha averages about 59°F (68°F highs); Mckinney averages about 67°F (76°F highs). Omaha averages around 59°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 20% 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 Omaha 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 Omaha
Omaha is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 38% cheaper here at about $1,187 a month. Choose Omaha 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 70% 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 72% lower than Omaha (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 50/100 in Omaha, with typical rent at $1,901 versus $1,187. I would vet the exact ZIP in Omaha before trading 38 safety points for housing savings.
Mckinney still pays more locally ($124,215 median income vs $73,201), which can offset the lease if your field pays Mckinney rates.
Median income is $124,215 in Mckinney versus $73,201 in Omaha.
Mckinney clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Omaha deserves a serious look only when you already know the Omaha block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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