Cost of Living in Jonesboro, IL
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
80.8
100 = national avg
-19.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$35,556
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$84,042
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing61.2
Food94.6
Transportation89.1
Healthcare95.7
Utilities89.0
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$698
per month
2 Bedroom
$916
per month
The overall cost of living index in Jonesboro is 80.8, which is 19.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 61.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,556 per year to cover basic expenses.