Murray, Kentucky vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 3.6% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $77,731 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Jonesboro
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Murray, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower