Jonesboro Metro Area, AR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
$2,760 / month
for a family, 48.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,120 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Jonesboro cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
0.6% lower
than the Arkansas average
Jonesboro Arkan Metro Area, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.6% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Jonesboro Metro Area, AR

Housing costs in Jonesboro?
A typical home costs $173,400, which is 48.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.6% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jonesboro costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Jonesboro?
To live comfortably in Jonesboro Arkan Metro Area, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jonesboro?
The cost of living in Jonesboro, AR Metro Area is 77, which is 23 points below the US average of 100. This indicates that overall costs for goods and services in this area are cheaper than the national average. In terms of housing, the median value of a house in this area is $173,400 which is significantly lower than the US median value at $338,100. This makes Jonesboro an attractive option for those looking to save money on housing costs while living in a metropolitan area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesJonesboroArkansasUnited States
    Unlock77.5100.0
  92.3  Unlock100.0
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  48.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$181,800$338,100
  94.5  Unlock100.0
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  83.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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