salaryLittle Rock is 9% 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
$1,533
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$154
👥 People living there
2,328,253
203,436
Commute to work
27.2 min
18.5 min
College degree
36.6%
44.6%
Own their home
42.1%
53.5%
Below poverty line
19.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for higher incomes.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $97,870 | -38% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $76,080 | -36% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $78,560 | -31% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $54,840 | -26% in Little Rock |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $65,810 | -23% in Little Rock |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $109,110 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $49,190 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | $104,070 | -20% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $54,364 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $67,949 in Little Rock, 3% more in Houston.