salaryLittle 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
$1,887
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$154
👥 People living there
179,898
203,436
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.5 min
College degree
38.5%
44.6%
Own their home
66.4%
53.5%
Below poverty line
9.5%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,641 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $67,949 in Little Rock, 49% more in Aurora.