Boulder CO vs Jonesboro AR — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Boulder, CO

Colorado · Population: 106,274

Median HH Income$85,364
Median Home Price$970,905
Unemployment6.1%
Bachelor's+76.8%

Jonesboro, AR

Arkansas · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$225,577
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Boulder

106,274

Jonesboro

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Boulder

N/A

Jonesboro

N/A

Median Age

Boulder

28.8

Jonesboro

N/A

Foreign Born

Boulder

10.2%

Jonesboro

N/A

White

Boulder

81.8%

Jonesboro

N/A

Black

Boulder

1.1%

Jonesboro

N/A

Asian

Boulder

5.8%

Jonesboro

N/A

Hispanic

Boulder

11.2%

Jonesboro

N/A

Spanish at Home

Boulder

N/A

Jonesboro

N/A

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Population	106,274	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	28.8	N/A	-
Foreign Born	10.2%	N/A	-
White	81.8%	N/A	-
Black	1.1%	N/A	-
Asian	5.8%	N/A	-
Hispanic	11.2%	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Boulder

$85,364

Jonesboro

N/A

Per Capita Income

Boulder

$59,450

Jonesboro

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Boulder

$76,653

Boulder +

Jonesboro

$53,714

Unemployment Rate

Boulder

6.1%

Jonesboro

N/A

Poverty Rate

Boulder

21.8%

Jonesboro

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Boulder

76.8%

Jonesboro

N/A

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Median HH Income	$85,364	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	$59,450	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$76,653	$53,714	Boulder +
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	21.8%	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	76.8%	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Boulder

$970,905

Jonesboro

$225,577

Jonesboro +

Homeownership Rate

Boulder

47.9%

Jonesboro

N/A

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$970,905	$225,577	Jonesboro +
Homeownership Rate	47.9%	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Boulder

512

Boulder +

Jonesboro

660

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Boulder

3234

Jonesboro

2507

Jonesboro +

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	512	660	Boulder +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	3234	2507	Jonesboro +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Boulder

16.5%

Boulder +

Jonesboro

39.2%

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Boulder

5.7%

Boulder +

Jonesboro

11.4%

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Boulder

17.9%

Boulder +

Jonesboro

20.5%

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Boulder

8.6%

Boulder +

Jonesboro

11.6%

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Boulder

19.8%

Jonesboro

15.1%

Jonesboro +

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Boulder

9.0%

Boulder +

Jonesboro

15.7%

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	16.5%	39.2%	Boulder +
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	5.7%	11.4%	Boulder +
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	17.9%	20.5%	Boulder +
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	8.6%	11.6%	Boulder +
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	19.8%	15.1%	Jonesboro +
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	9.0%	15.7%	Boulder +

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Boulder

51.6°F

Boulder +

Jonesboro

59.2°F

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Boulder

20.7 in

Boulder +

Jonesboro

48.2 in

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	51.6°F	59.2°F	Boulder +
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	20.7 in	48.2 in	Boulder +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Boulder

6.2 µg/m³

Boulder +

Jonesboro

9.5 µg/m³

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Boulder

75.0%

Boulder +

Jonesboro

55.0%

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	6.2 µg/m³	9.5 µg/m³	Boulder +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	75.0%	55.0%	Boulder +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Boulder

21.0 min

Jonesboro

N/A

Metric	Boulder, CO	Jonesboro, AR	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	21.0 min	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Jonesboro offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $225,577. On public safety, Boulder is safer with a violent crime rate of 512 per 100,000 residents, compared to 660 in Jonesboro. Boulder has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 6.2 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, Boulder scores better with a lower obesity rate of 16.5%.

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