Jonesboro, AR vs Rogers, AR

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Jonesboro is 16.5% cheaper than Rogers. With a cost index of 76 vs 91, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Jonesboro to Rogers should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Jonesboro is $926/month compared to $1,182/month in Rogers — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jonesboro is more affordable at $213,400 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Jonesboro is $52,559 compared to $82,993 in Rogers (-36.7%). While Rogers 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, more than the 17.1% in Rogers.