Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 177.8% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $138,896 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
490% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Jonesboro, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.8% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  753.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.1% higher
  Commute
  102.8% higher
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  60.0% higher