Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. McAlester, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAlester, Oklahoma is 30.7% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $34,630 in McAlester, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAlester, Oklahoma is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in McAlester
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Mcalester, OK
Compared to Hershey, Mcalester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower