Modesto, California vs. McAlester, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAlester, Oklahoma is 38.0% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $30,983 in McAlester, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAlester, Oklahoma is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in McAlester
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Mcalester, OK
Compared to Modesto, Mcalester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower