Granite City, Illinois vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 8.1% more expensive than Granite City, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $18,384 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite City, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is more expensive than Granite City, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Jonesboro
than in Granite City, Illinois
Granite City, IL vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Granite City, 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower