Jonesboro, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Union County / Jonesboro / Zip Codes

Jonesboro cost of living score
76.2
Less expensive
23.8% lower
than the US average
18.7% lower
than the Illinois average
Jonesboro, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 18.7% higher than the average for Illinois.

Jonesboro, IL

Housing costs in Jonesboro?
A typical home costs $91,400, which is 73.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.2% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jonesboro costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Jonesboro?
To live comfortably in Jonesboro, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jonesboro?
Jonesboro, IL has a cost of living that is slightly lower than the national average. The median household income is just over $37,000 and the median home value is around $72,000. This low cost of living has led to a large population growth in this small town. In addition to having relatively cheap housing, Jonesboro also offers affordable healthcare, groceries, and other basic necessities. With many local businesses offering competitive prices on goods and services, residents of Jonesboro are able to save money while still enjoying the amenities offered by this close knit community.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJonesboroIllinoisUnited States
  76.293.7100.0
  93.294100
  129.596.9100.0
  30.480.2100.0
  $91,400$241,700$338,100
  101.6%97.7%100.0%
  75.0106.2100.0
  98.1107.8100.0

   100=National Average

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