Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 26.0% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $83,016 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in State College
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. State College, PA
Compared to Jonesboro, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher