McAlester, OK Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in McAlester, Oklahoma?
$2,160 / month
for a family, 60.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,920 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

McAlester cost of living score
73.1
Less expensive
26.9% lower
than the US average
11.1% lower
than the Oklahoma average
McAlester, Oklahoma gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.9% lower than the U.S. average and 11.1% higher than the average for Oklahoma.

McAlester, OK

Housing costs in McAlester?
A typical home costs $135,500, which is 59.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% less expensive than the average Oklahoma home, at $174,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in McAlester costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford McAlester?
To live comfortably in McAlester, Oklahoma, a minimum annual income of $25,920 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about McAlester?
McAlester, OK is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living index of 78.7, which is 6.3 points below the national average of 85. This means that groceries, housing, utilities, and healthcare costs are all lower than the national average in McAlester. Additionally, there are numerous job opportunities from oil-related businesses to government jobs. As such, McAlester provides a great balance between afforadability and opportunity for those who want to move to the area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMcAlesterOklahomaUnited States
    Unlock82.2100.0
  92.2  Unlock100.0
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  26.1  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$174,600$338,100
  96.5  Unlock100.0
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  79.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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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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