Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 11.3% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,646 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
124% more expensive in Detroit
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Jonesboro, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  124.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher