salaryLittle Rock is 3% 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
$1,458
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$154
👥 People living there
201,528
203,436
Commute to work
21.1 min
18.5 min
College degree
24.7%
44.6%
Own their home
50.8%
53.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $24,610 | +34% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $76,080 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $97,870 | -21% in Little Rock |
| Civil Engineer | $103,010 | $83,030 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $48,200 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $57,050 | +19% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $48,050 | -18% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $76,710 | $65,810 | -14% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,458 in Augusta.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $58,342 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $67,949 in Little Rock, 12% more in Little Rock.