Bartlesville, OK vs McAlester, OK

Bartlesville, OK and McAlester, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Bartlesville scores 72 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 Bartlesville is $905/month compared to $906/month in McAlester — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bartlesville has cheaper rent, McAlester actually has lower median home values ($137,500 vs $154,900).

Median household income in Bartlesville is $59,457 compared to $48,044 in McAlester (+23.8%). While Bartlesville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bartlesville spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in McAlester.