Jonesboro, AR vs Russellville, AR

Russellville is moderately more affordable than Jonesboro, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Jonesboro scores 76 compared to 70 for Russellville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jonesboro 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 $835/month in Russellville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russellville is more affordable at $166,500 median vs $213,400.

Median household income in Jonesboro is $52,559 compared to $48,708 in Russellville (+7.9%). The higher salaries in Jonesboro partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jonesboro spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Russellville.