Jonesboro, AR vs Little Rock, AR

Jonesboro is moderately more affordable than Little Rock, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Jonesboro scores 76 compared to 82 for Little Rock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Little Rock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jonesboro is $926/month compared to $1,067/month in Little Rock — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jonesboro is more affordable at $213,400 median vs $221,200.

Median household income in Jonesboro is $52,559 compared to $60,583 in Little Rock (-13.2%). While Little Rock is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jonesboro spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Little Rock.