salaryLittle Rock is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Little Rock to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$154
👥 People living there
562,218
203,436
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.5 min
College degree
39.2%
44.6%
Own their home
61.8%
53.5%
Below poverty line
15.5%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $24,610 | -35% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $54,840 | -25% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $49,190 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $58,580 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $109,110 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Civil Engineer | $105,080 | $83,030 | -21% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $48,050 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,220 | $78,560 | -20% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $56,118 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $67,949 in Little Rock, 8% more in Albuquerque.
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