Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 2.1% cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,956 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is cheaper than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Jonesboro
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower