McAlester, Oklahoma vs. Lena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lena, Illinois is 4.5% more expensive than McAlester, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $52,247 in Lena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lena, Illinois is more expensive than McAlester, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Lena
than in McAlester, Oklahoma
Mcalester, OK vs. Lena, IL
Compared to Mcalester, Lena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher