salaryLittle Rock is 11% 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
$2,044
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$154
👥 People living there
332,141
203,436
Commute to work
24.3 min
18.5 min
College degree
37.4%
44.6%
Own their home
66.1%
53.5%
Below poverty line
9%
17.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson 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 | Henderson | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $97,870 | -35% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $48,200 | -32% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $54,840 | -29% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $78,560 | -24% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $48,050 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $35,370 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $81,070 | -22% in Little Rock |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $59,240 | -22% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,044 in Henderson.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Henderson?
About $53,503 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $67,949 in Little Rock, 43% more in Henderson.