Jonesboro, AR
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$61,855
across all roles
Cost Index
79
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,177/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Jonesboro?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.84× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 79 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,717/mo, Jonesboro is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
79
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,177
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,717
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$54,303
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.84×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Jonesboro
By gross annual salary
- $194,535
- $193,543
- $192,193
- $188,768
- $186,676
- $186,665
- $184,772
- $182,066
- $175,156
- $173,014
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,788/mo
- $9,728/mo
- $9,646/mo
- $9,437/mo
- $9,310/mo
- $9,309/mo
- $9,194/mo
- $9,030/mo
- $8,609/mo
- $8,479/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Jonesboro
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.