salaryLittle Rock is 4% 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
$1,516
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$154
👥 People living there
317,419
203,436
Commute to work
21.3 min
18.5 min
College degree
24.4%
44.6%
Own their home
57.9%
53.5%
Below poverty line
17.1%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $54,840 | -25% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $129,180 | $97,870 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $59,410 | $48,200 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Physician Assistant | $134,360 | $109,110 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $49,190 | -17% in Little Rock |
| Truck Driver | $49,000 | $57,050 | +16% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $76,080 | -16% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | $104,070 | -16% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,516 in Corpus Christi.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $57,859 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $67,949 in Little Rock, 7% more in Corpus Christi.
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