Brownsville is 4% 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
$1,204
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$154
👥 People living there
189,177
203,436
Commute to work
21.4 min
18.5 min
College degree
24.5%
44.6%
Own their home
61.7%
53.5%
Below poverty line
23.7%
17.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Little Rock for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $48,050 | +35% in Little Rock |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $62,790 | +33% in Little Rock |
| Truck Driver | $48,550 | $57,050 | +18% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $24,610 | +17% in Little Rock |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $37,440 | +16% in Little Rock |
| Physician Assistant | $127,370 | $109,110 | -14% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,140 | $78,560 | -13% in Little Rock |
| Nursing Assistant | $32,110 | $35,370 | +10% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,277 in Little Rock.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $62,365 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $67,949 in Little Rock, 17% more in Little Rock.
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