Little Rock is 6% 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
$1,379
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$154
👥 People living there
311,224
203,436
Commute to work
22.4 min
18.5 min
College degree
41.8%
44.6%
Own their home
39.8%
53.5%
Below poverty line
25.5%
17.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for cheaper homes.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $24,610 | -33% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $54,840 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $97,870 | -25% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $49,190 | -25% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $76,080 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $48,200 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | $78,560 | -24% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $48,000 | -23% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $56,221 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $67,949 in Little Rock, 16% more in Little Rock.
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