salaryLittle Rock is 13% 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
$1,648
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$154
👥 People living there
397,742
203,436
Commute to work
26.6 min
18.5 min
College degree
32.6%
44.6%
Own their home
54.3%
53.5%
Below poverty line
12.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $97,870 | -42% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $54,840 | -41% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $78,560 | -36% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $76,080 | -31% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $48,110 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $104,070 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $82,620 | $65,810 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $81,070 | -20% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,011 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $67,949 in Little Rock, 19% more in Arlington.