Fayetteville, AR vs Jonesboro, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Jonesboro is 17.4% cheaper than Fayetteville. With a cost index of 76 vs 89, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Jonesboro to Fayetteville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fayetteville is $1,003/month compared to $926/month in Jonesboro — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jonesboro is more affordable at $213,400 median vs $322,500.

Median household income in Fayetteville is $59,074 compared to $52,559 in Jonesboro (+12.4%). The higher salaries in Fayetteville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fayetteville spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Jonesboro.