Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. McAlester, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McAlester, Oklahoma is 14.7% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,635 in McAlester, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McAlester, Oklahoma is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in McAlester
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Mcalester, OK
Compared to Las Cruces, Mcalester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower