McAlester, OK vs Tecumseh, OK

Tecumseh is moderately more affordable than McAlester, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. McAlester scores 70 compared to 65 for Tecumseh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McAlester 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 $824/month in Tecumseh — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tecumseh is more affordable at $107,600 median vs $137,500.

Median household income in McAlester is $48,044 compared to $46,352 in Tecumseh (+3.7%). McAlester does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of McAlester spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Tecumseh.