salaryLittle Rock is 4% 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
$1,463
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,175
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$67,949
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$236,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
89.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$1,902
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$154
👥 People living there
323,725
203,436
Commute to work
20.9 min
18.5 min
College degree
48.3%
44.6%
Own their home
53.8%
53.5%
Below poverty line
14.9%
17.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $48,110 | +32% in Little Rock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $24,610 | -30% in Little Rock |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $49,190 | -20% in Little Rock |
| HVAC Technician | $60,280 | $48,000 | -20% in Little Rock |
| Civil Engineer | $103,090 | $83,030 | -19% in Little Rock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $95,500 | $78,560 | -18% in Little Rock |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $48,200 | -16% in Little Rock |
| Software Developer | $123,510 | $104,070 | -16% in Little Rock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Little Rock cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,463 in Lexington-Fayette.
What salary do I need in Little Rock to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $57,723 a year gives the same standard of living in Little Rock.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Little Rock?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $67,949 in Little Rock, 10% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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