Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 5.4% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $70,954 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Jonesboro, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher