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McAlester, OK vs Opelousas, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Opelousas or is it cheaper to live in McAlester?
- Opelousas is 8.3% more expensive than McAlester.

Which city has more affordable housing, Opelousas or McAlester?
- Opelousas housing costs are 62.1% more expensive than McAlester housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in McAlester or is Health Care more affordable in Opelousas.
- Health related expenses are 4.9% more in Opelousas.
 McAlester, OKOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.2100
 Food & Groceries92.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.9100
 Housing26.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$105,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.5100
 Miscellaneous79.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mcalester    3 Reviews

Recently moved here from Texas and we’re loving it so far. It reminds us of old Georgetown, Tx, where we grew up. We love small, close knit towns and McAlester is just  More

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Having lived in McAlester in the early 50's, I find it interesting that the population of the City of McAlester is about the same as it was suring the 50's and the  More

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Over 18 years ago

My family moved here last year when my husband got a job with an oil technology firm. The housing market is great here. You can find a nice house for an affordable  More

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Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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