Jonesboro, GA Cost of Living


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Jonesboro cost of living score
92.3
Less expensive
7.7% lower
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Georgia average
Jonesboro, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Georgia.

Jonesboro, GA

Housing costs in Jonesboro?
A typical home costs $240,700, which is 28.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.9% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jonesboro costs $1,360 per month, which is 4.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.9% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Jonesboro?
To live comfortably in Jonesboro, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jonesboro?
Jonesboro, GA is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The overall cost of living in Jonesboro is approximately 11% below the national average, making it a very attractive option for those looking to stretch their budget. Housing costs are especially low, with the median home price coming in at around $159,400 and rental prices ranging from $600-$900 per month. Groceries and utilities are also very reasonable, and all other costs such as transportation and entertainment are generally well within reach. Overall, Jonesboro offers an excellent quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJonesboroGeorgiaUnited States
  92.394.5100.0
  94.395.5100
  98.299.8100.0
  58.482.4100.0
  $240,700$308,200$338,100
  100.4%103.2%100.0%
  121.6105.1100.0
  85.083.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I moved to Jonesboro from Plantation, Florida. Jonesboro is like any other town within a big city. The area that I came from in Florida is ft. lauderdale. There were  More

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Jonesboro has changed a lot in the past 8 years. It's the type of place you might raise kids if you just left a city like Oakland or Detroit. The food scene is  More

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The crime rate has increased here, but it has everywhere in the Atlanta metro area. Marvin has put his comments in every section. He has  More

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