Forrest City, Arkansas vs. Jonesboro, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 20.8% more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $89,361 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forrest City, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jonesboro, Arkansas is more expensive than Forrest City, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Jonesboro
than in Forrest City, Arkansas
Forrest City, AR vs. Jonesboro, AR
Compared to Forrest City, Jonesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher