Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 32.7% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $66,374 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Merced
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Jonesboro, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher