Jonesboro, LA vs Simmesport, LA

Simmesport is moderately more affordable than Jonesboro, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Jonesboro scores 59 compared to 53 for Simmesport, 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 $709/month compared to $569/month in Simmesport — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Simmesport is more affordable at $60,100 median vs $84,000.

Median household income in Jonesboro is $36,458 compared to $26,250 in Simmesport (+38.9%). 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 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26% in Simmesport.