Little Rock is 13% 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
$2,339
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$154
👥 People living there
215,536
203,436
Commute to work
29.9 min
18.5 min
College degree
26.9%
44.6%
Own their home
77.2%
53.5%
Below poverty line
10.7%
17.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $24,610 | -33% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $54,840 | -29% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $97,870 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $48,110 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $76,080 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,310 | $78,560 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $126,940 | $104,070 | -18% in Little Rock |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,240 | $30,690 | -18% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $52,388 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $67,949 in Little Rock, 24% more in Cape Coral.
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