Little Rock is 5% 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
$1,277
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$154
👥 People living there
366,097
203,436
Commute to work
22.5 min
18.5 min
College degree
22.4%
44.6%
Own their home
41.7%
53.5%
Below poverty line
30.6%
17.5%
Unemployment
10.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $24,610 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $48,200 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $54,840 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $97,870 | -27% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $62,790 | $48,000 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $58,580 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $48,110 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,540 | $78,560 | -23% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,277 in Cleveland.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $57,088 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $67,949 in Little Rock, 35% more in Little Rock.