Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Jonesboro, Arkansas


The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 48.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,821 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Boston, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% lower

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