Salem, Oregon vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 22.2% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,916 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Salem, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower