Jonesboro, AR vs Texarkana, AR

Texarkana is moderately more affordable than Jonesboro, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Jonesboro scores 76 compared to 70 for Texarkana, 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 $893/month in Texarkana — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Texarkana is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $213,400.

Median household income in Jonesboro is $52,559 compared to $47,930 in Texarkana (+9.7%). While Jonesboro 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 22.4% in Texarkana.