Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 14.1% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $42,974 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Decatur
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Jonesboro, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower