Lafayette, Louisiana vs. McAlester, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAlester, Oklahoma is 19.1% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,855 in McAlester, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAlester, Oklahoma is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in McAlester
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Mcalester, OK
Compared to Lafayette, Mcalester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower