Cost of Living Calculator - Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs Jonesboro, Arkansas


The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 13.1% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,568 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Baton Rouge, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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