Laurens, South Carolina vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 5.7% more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,851 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Jonesboro
than in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, SC vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Laurens, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower