salaryLittle Rock is 14% 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
$2,270
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$154
👥 People living there
280,262
203,436
Commute to work
25.9 min
18.5 min
College degree
48.2%
44.6%
Own their home
73.1%
53.5%
Below poverty line
5.3%
17.5%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $24,610 | -48% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $54,840 | -36% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $97,870 | -28% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,770 | $78,560 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $59,240 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $76,080 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $49,190 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $48,110 | -22% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $51,897 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $67,949 in Little Rock, 95% more in Gilbert.