Ardmore, OK vs McAlester, OK

Ardmore, OK and McAlester, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Ardmore scores 73 while McAlester scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ardmore is $959/month compared to $906/month in McAlester — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McAlester is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $158,800.

Median household income in Ardmore is $52,954 compared to $48,044 in McAlester (+10.2%). While Ardmore is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ardmore spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in McAlester.