Little 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
$1,242
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$154
👥 People living there
268,589
203,436
Commute to work
21.5 min
18.5 min
College degree
29%
44.6%
Own their home
61.9%
53.5%
Below poverty line
16%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Little Rock for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $48,110 | -37% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $49,190 | -36% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $48,200 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $54,840 | -31% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $76,080 | -29% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $97,870 | -23% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $60,830 | $48,000 | -21% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $60,400 | $48,050 | -20% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,242 in Fort Wayne.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $57,921 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $67,949 in Little Rock, 3% more in Little Rock.
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