Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. West Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 13.4% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $170,138 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in West Lafayette
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Jonesboro, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower