McAlester, OK vs Noble, OK

McAlester is moderately more affordable than Noble, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. McAlester scores 70 compared to 76 for Noble, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Noble can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in McAlester is $906/month compared to $921/month in Noble — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: McAlester is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $191,300.

Median household income in McAlester is $48,044 compared to $85,452 in Noble (-43.8%). While Noble is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McAlester spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Noble.