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
$2,946
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$154
👥 People living there
294,078
203,436
Commute to work
36.8 min
18.5 min
College degree
54.8%
44.6%
Own their home
27.9%
53.5%
Below poverty line
15.6%
17.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City 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 | Jersey City | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $48,110 | -55% in Little Rock |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $97,870 | -53% in Little Rock |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $76,080 | -52% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $24,610 | -48% in Little Rock |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $54,840 | -48% in Little Rock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $58,580 | -40% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $79,020 | $48,200 | -39% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,340 | $78,560 | -39% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $47,634 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $67,949 in Little Rock, 55% more in Jersey City.
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