Burlington, IN vs Jonesboro, IN

Burlington, IN and Jonesboro, IN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 69 while Jonesboro scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $846/month compared to $917/month in Jonesboro — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burlington has cheaper rent, Jonesboro actually has lower median home values ($74,900 vs $134,700).

Median household income in Burlington is $69,286 compared to $44,637 in Jonesboro (+55.2%). While Burlington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Jonesboro.