salaryLittle Rock is 16% 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
$2,087
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$154
👥 People living there
394,432
203,436
Commute to work
28.6 min
18.5 min
College degree
33.6%
44.6%
Own their home
62.4%
53.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $76,080 | -47% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $54,840 | -46% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $48,110 | -45% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $97,870 | -45% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $78,560 | -39% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $24,610 | -38% in Little Rock |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $62,790 | -37% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $65,810 | -34% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $50,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $67,949 in Little Rock, 40% more in Aurora.