Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 14.3% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $29,995 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Allentown, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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