Little Rock is 11% 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
$1,999
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$154
👥 People living there
505,268
203,436
Commute to work
26.5 min
18.5 min
College degree
59.2%
44.6%
Own their home
46.4%
53.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $78,560 | -34% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $24,610 | +33% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $76,080 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $97,870 | -29% in Little Rock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $58,580 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $85,820 | $65,810 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | $104,070 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $62,790 | -21% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $53,587 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $67,949 in Little Rock, 36% more in Atlanta.