Cost of Living Calculator - Jonesboro, Arkansas vs Murphysboro, Illinois


The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 7.3% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $46,361 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Murphysboro
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Jonesboro, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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