Conway, AR vs Jonesboro, AR

Jonesboro is moderately more affordable than Conway, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Conway scores 80 compared to 76 for Jonesboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Conway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Conway is $986/month compared to $926/month in Jonesboro — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jonesboro is more affordable at $213,400 median vs $234,600.

Median household income in Conway is $58,461 compared to $52,559 in Jonesboro (+11.2%). While Conway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Conway spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Jonesboro.