Little Rock is 21% 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
$3,405
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$154
👥 People living there
311,690
203,436
Commute to work
24.7 min
18.5 min
College degree
70.6%
44.6%
Own their home
44.5%
53.5%
Below poverty line
10.8%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $54,840 | -55% in Little Rock |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $48,110 | -51% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $97,870 | -50% in Little Rock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $58,580 | -42% in Little Rock |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $81,070 | -40% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $76,080 | -40% in Little Rock |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $48,050 | -37% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $121,560 | $78,560 | -35% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $47,213 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $67,949 in Little Rock, 117% more in Irvine.