Emporia, Kansas vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 8.1% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $81,106 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Jonesboro
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Emporia, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower