Alvin, Texas vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 15.1% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,439 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Alvin, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower