salaryLittle Rock is 22% 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
$2,109
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$154
👥 People living there
185,604
203,436
Commute to work
26.1 min
18.5 min
College degree
40.8%
44.6%
Own their home
54.1%
53.5%
Below poverty line
15%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.3%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $97,870 | -39% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $48,110 | -36% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $24,610 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $54,840 | -31% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | $76,080 | -28% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,650 | $78,560 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | $104,070 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $62,790 | -21% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $46,970 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $67,949 in Little Rock, 32% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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