The Jonesboro, AR Metro Area has some great rankings to boast about. According to Bestplaces.net, Jonesboro is in the top 10% for Lowest Cost of Living and in the top 25% for Highest Job Growth Rate. The city also ranks high for Education with a strong college presence and an abundance of educational opportunities. Other metrics that Bestplaces.net measures include housing affordability, crime rate, diversity index, climate and air quality. All these factors combined make the Jonesboro Metro Area a desirable place to live in Arkansas.
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