HEAD TO HEAD
Jonesboro vs Little Rock
Little Rock leads Jonesboro on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Jonesboro, AR
wins 1 of 5 factors
Little Rock, AR
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Jonesboro | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 ◆ | 92 |
| Affordable to rent | 84 | 85 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 67 | 83 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 49 | 55 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 22 | 81 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Jonesboro | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $206K | $231K |
| Typical rent | $1,300/mo | $1,246/mo |
| Average temperature | 13.1°C | 16.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.22 kWh/m²/day | 4.44 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #323 | #81 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.