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McAlester, OK vs Pine Bluff, AR

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Are people in Pine Bluff older or younger than people in McAlester?
- The Median Age in Pine Bluff is 1.2 years older than in McAlester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pine Bluff or McAlester?
- Pine Bluff housing costs are 40.8% less expensive than McAlester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pine Bluff or McAlester?
- The average commute for residents of Pine Bluff is 2.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of McAlester.

Things to do in McAlester?
McAlester, OK is a city located in Pittsburg County in southeastern Oklahoma. It has a population of around 18,000 people and is home to many historical sites such as the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant and the Choctaw Nation Capitol Building. The city also offers plenty of outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hunting, and boating on Lake Eufaula.

Things to do in Pine Bluff?
Pine Bluff, Arkansas lies within Jefferson County providing its citizens access to leisure sites including the Arkansas Railroad Museum combined with shopping opportunities through The Pines Mall.

 McAlester, OKPine Bluff, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,964329,725,481
 Median Income$44,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$135,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.94  Unlock26.38
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 Pine Bluff    14 Reviews

I do not live in this area but it is like every town in america it has its problems. The good thing is its not far from little rock and i am sure people that complain is  More

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Over 5 years ago

Did a project over this town and it seems pretty lame. It's ok I guess.  More

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Over 12 years ago

The location where I reside is pretty quiet. As far as security goes, a police officer lives across from me, and another across the street. I'm not originally from  More

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