Cost of Living in Jobos, PR

With a cost of living index of 55, Jobos, PR is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 45% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Puerto Rico state average of 70. Jobos is a small community of 1,649 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Jobos's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $439 (67% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $80,400 (74% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.8x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Jobos is $21,119, which is 72% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 25% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Jobos. The area sees an average annual temperature of 76.1°F, with summers averaging 82°F and winters around 69°F. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches spread over roughly 112 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.