Jacksonville, AR vs Pine Bluff, AR

Pine Bluff is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Jacksonville scores 72 compared to 64 for Pine Bluff, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jacksonville is $913/month compared to $831/month in Pine Bluff — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Bluff is more affordable at $86,400 median vs $155,300.

Median household income in Jacksonville is $46,947 compared to $41,250 in Pine Bluff (+13.8%). While Jacksonville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jacksonville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Pine Bluff.