Emerson, Georgia vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 10.9% cheaper than Emerson, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $44,525 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerson, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Emerson, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Emerson, Georgia
Emerson, GA vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Emerson, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower