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What to know about moving in McKinney
Moving in McKinney, Texas, could cost anywhere from $120 to $29,000. You can narrow down your estimate by considering the distance of your move, the type of movers you need, the amount of stuff you have, and the time of year. Summer moves are typically more expensive, since the demand is higher. Moving van rentals are usually the cheapest option, with an average price of $1,128, and full-service moves are the most expensive, costing about $9,000.1
McKinney is just 45 miles north of Dallas, meaning it’s close to lots of metropolitan attractions, such as The Dallas Arboretum, The Dallas Museum of Art, and the Dallas Zoo. If you’re looking for things to do right in town, McKinney also has plenty to offer: stroll historic downtown, check out the Heard Natural Science Museum, or take a walk around the lake at Bonnie Wenk Park.2
Moving in McKinney could take as much as a few hours and as long as several days. The total timing depends on how much you’re moving and how far you’re going. On average, McKinney moves take about seven hours.3 But if you have to take multiple trips, the job will take longer.
If you’re moving from out of state, expect the entire moving process to take six to seven weeks.4 This includes everything from the day you book a moving company to the day you’re done unpacking.
The cost of living in McKinney is similar to the rest of the Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan area. Most people spend an average of $2,441 on rent and $267 on transportation every month.5
For comparison, the average cost of rent in cities like San Francisco, New York City, and Washington, DC, is around $5,000, and monthly transportation is $300–$400. But cities like McAllen, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, are much more affordable, with rent averaging $1,000 a month. (Transportation rates are similar to McKinney.)
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.
- Allyana Rembert, Travellens.co, “23 Best Things to Do in McKinney, TX,” Published August 18, 2022. Accessed November 10, 2022.
- Einsteinmoving.com, “McKinney Movers.” Accessed November 10, 2022.
- Frank Lanigan, Move.org, “How Long Does Moving Take?” Published August 17, 2022. Accessed September 2022.
- Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2022,” Published April 23, 2022. Accessed September 7, 2022.