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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Jonesboro, AR — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $944/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $161.3K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 12.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$944
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$11.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Jonesboro, AR

Population:81K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$180K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:113
Median Home:$399K

Jonesboro, AR

The Natural State

81K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 81K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major banking center
  • •NASCAR headquarters
  • •Queen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Jonesboro, AR vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 33.6%
Jonesboro, AR
$1,848
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$620
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 21.1%
Jonesboro, AR
$527
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$111
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 5.2%
Jonesboro, AR
$940
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$49.11
more
🚗Transportation
↓ 3.5%
Jonesboro, AR
$1,245
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$43.24
less
📦Other
↑ 1.8%
Jonesboro, AR
$1,677
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$30.44
more
⚡All Utilities
↓ 2.2%
Jonesboro, AR
$531
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$11.41
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$771
To$1,630
↑ $859
1 Bed
From$842
To$1,710
↑ $868
2 Bed
From$1,002
To$1,870
↑ $868
3 Bed
From$1,352
To$2,300
↑ $948
Jonesboro, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $840–$840/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340–$2,310/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,769
Monthly in Jonesboro, AR
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$756
Difference

Home Values

Jonesboro
Charlotte
$180K
Median Value
$399K
↑ +0.7%
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
↑ +22.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
$180K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 122% more expensive than Jonesboro

Calculate payment - JonesboroCalculate payment - Charlotte

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $1.9K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$158
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.3%
Rate difference

Jonesboro, AR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arkansas State Tax
Effective: 6.0%
$9.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.7%
$46.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,664/month
$104.0K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Jonesboro, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Jonesboro
Charlotte
55 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
34.4%
Good Air Days
46.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Arkansas and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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