salaryLittle Rock is 6% 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
$1,751
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$154
👥 People living there
198,535
203,436
Commute to work
19 min
18.5 min
College degree
41.6%
44.6%
Own their home
54%
53.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids 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 | Grand Rapids | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $24,610 | -43% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $80,440 | $49,190 | -39% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $54,840 | -27% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $76,080 | -25% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $129,360 | $97,870 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $62,240 | $48,200 | -23% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $60,190 | $48,000 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,210 | $78,560 | -19% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $56,118 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $67,949 in Little Rock, 10% more in Grand Rapids.
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