Catoosa, OK vs McAlester, OK

McAlester is moderately more affordable than Catoosa, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Catoosa scores 78 compared to 70 for McAlester, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Catoosa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Catoosa is $1,063/month compared to $906/month in McAlester — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McAlester is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $169,000.

Median household income in Catoosa is $70,875 compared to $48,044 in McAlester (+47.5%). While Catoosa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Catoosa spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in McAlester.