salaryLittle Rock is 3% 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
$1,530
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$154
👥 People living there
210,815
203,436
Commute to work
19.1 min
18.5 min
College degree
29%
44.6%
Own their home
47.4%
53.5%
Below poverty line
17.7%
17.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for cheaper homes.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $48,110 | +31% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $96,970 | $76,080 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Physician Assistant | $134,300 | $109,110 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $24,610 | -17% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $57,690 | $48,200 | -16% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $78,560 | $65,810 | -16% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $122,900 | $104,070 | -15% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $56,220 | $48,000 | -15% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,530 in Fayetteville.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $58,295 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $67,949 in Little Rock, 7% more in Little Rock.
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