Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 3.8% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $51,882 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Jonesboro, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher