Little Rock is 8% 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
$1,797
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$154
👥 People living there
291,467
203,436
Commute to work
22.3 min
18.5 min
College degree
57.3%
44.6%
Own their home
52.3%
53.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $76,080 | -33% in Little Rock |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $62,790 | -33% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $24,610 | -30% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $132,790 | $97,870 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $106,410 | $78,560 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $48,110 | +25% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $104,070 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $65,810 | -23% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $54,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $67,949 in Little Rock, 30% more in Durham.