Little Rock is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$167
👥 People living there
203,436
631,818
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.5 min
College degree
44.6%
33.8%
Own their home
53.5%
60.7%
Below poverty line
17.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $49,190 | $74,680 | +52% in Louisville |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $62,440 | +30% in Louisville |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $124,530 | +27% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,440 | $46,830 | +25% in Louisville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $97,970 | +25% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $83,030 | $102,650 | +24% in Louisville |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $58,930 | +23% in Louisville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $30,180 | +23% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,278 in Louisville.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $62,491 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Louisville?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $72,097 in Louisville, 6% more in Louisville.
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