What is the cost of living in Jonesboro, AR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Jonesboro has an overall cost of living index of 93, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arkansas, Jonesboro has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Arkansas's index of 85.
The standard of living in Jonesboro ranks as #55 most affordable out of the 70 places we measured in Arkansas. By definition, that implies Jonesboro ranks as the #15 most expensive place in the Natural State.
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Jonesboro Cost Of Living Vs. Arkansas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Jonesboro. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Jonesboro is 99.
The Groceries index in Jonesboro is 91.
The Health index in Jonesboro is 86.
The Housing index in Jonesboro is 92.
The Transportation index in Jonesboro is 92.
The Utilities index in Jonesboro is 94.
| Living Expense | Jonesboro | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 91 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 92 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 92 | 100 |
Jonesboro Cost Of Living Compared To Arkansas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Jonesboro, AR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arkansas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Jonesboro is $222,893.
The Median Rent in Jonesboro is $956.
The Median Income in Jonesboro is $55,424.
The Home Value To Income in Jonesboro is 4.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Jonesboro is 0.21x.
Jonesboro, AR Costs By Category
Detailed Jonesboro Services costs vs. Arkansas
Detailed Jonesboro Groceries costs vs. Arkansas
Detailed Jonesboro Health costs vs. Arkansas
Detailed Jonesboro Transportation costs vs. Arkansas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Jonesboro
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Jonesboro. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Paragould, AR has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Jonesboro.
Blytheville, AR has a cost of living index of 84, 0.9x Jonesboro.
Kennett, MO has a cost of living index of 82, 0.9x Jonesboro.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Jonesboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould, AR | 30,215 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Blytheville, AR | 12,790 | 84 | 0.9x |
| Kennett, MO | 10,196 | 82 | 0.9x |
| Wynne, AR | 8,120 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Newport, AR | 8,024 | 78 | 0.8x |
| Pocahontas, AR | 7,538 | 82 | 0.9x |
| Trumann, AR | 7,410 | 82 | 0.9x |
| Osceola, AR | 6,688 | 85 | 0.9x |
