Little Rock is 19% 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
$2,334
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$154
👥 People living there
214,169
203,436
Commute to work
33.4 min
18.5 min
College degree
21.4%
44.6%
Own their home
66.8%
53.5%
Below poverty line
9.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $48,427 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $67,949 in Little Rock, 63% more in Fontana.