Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. West Memphis, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Memphis, Arkansas is 12.3% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $39,467 in West Memphis, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Memphis, Arkansas is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in West Memphis
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. West Memphis, AR
Compared to Jonesboro, West Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher