Arnaudville, LA vs Jonesboro, LA

Arnaudville is moderately more affordable than Jonesboro, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Arnaudville scores 53 compared to 59 for Jonesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jonesboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arnaudville is $505/month compared to $709/month in Jonesboro — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arnaudville has cheaper rent, Jonesboro actually has lower median home values ($84,000 vs $87,100).

Median household income in Arnaudville is $26,500 compared to $36,458 in Jonesboro (-27.3%). While Jonesboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arnaudville spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.3% in Jonesboro.