Jonesboro, IL vs Woodlawn, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Jonesboro is 23.9% cheaper than Woodlawn. With a cost index of 55 vs 72, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Jonesboro to Woodlawn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Jonesboro is $498/month compared to $905/month in Woodlawn — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jonesboro is more affordable at $114,400 median vs $130,500.

Median household income in Jonesboro is $58,309 compared to $70,455 in Woodlawn (-17.2%). The higher salaries in Woodlawn partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Jonesboro spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Woodlawn.