salaryLittle 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
$1,611
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$154
👥 People living there
914,802
203,436
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.5 min
College degree
38.2%
44.6%
Own their home
44.1%
53.5%
Below poverty line
18.1%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $54,840 | -46% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $24,610 | -34% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $97,870 | -29% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $48,050 | -28% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $78,560 | -27% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $102,590 | $76,080 | -26% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $48,000 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $48,200 | -26% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $56,163 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $67,949 in Little Rock, 5% more in Columbus.