salaryLittle Rock is 7% 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
$1,397
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$154
👥 People living there
276,854
203,436
Commute to work
19.9 min
18.5 min
College degree
31.2%
44.6%
Own their home
43%
53.5%
Below poverty line
26%
17.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $24,610 | -47% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $48,200 | -38% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $48,110 | -35% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $54,840 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $49,190 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $76,080 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $97,870 | -25% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $48,050 | -24% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $55,943 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $67,949 in Little Rock, 21% more in Little Rock.