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McAlester, OK vs Sierra Vista, AZ

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Are people in Sierra Vista older or younger than people in McAlester?
- The Median Age in Sierra Vista is 1.9 years older than in McAlester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sierra Vista or McAlester?
- Sierra Vista housing costs are 93.2% more expensive than McAlester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sierra Vista or McAlester?
- The average commute for residents of Sierra Vista is 3.0 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 Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

 McAlester, OKSierra Vista, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,944329,725,481
 Median Income$44,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$135,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 3 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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