salaryLittle Rock is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$120
👥 People living there
203,436
278,001
Commute to work
18.5 min
19.4 min
College degree
44.6%
59.9%
Own their home
53.5%
46%
Below poverty line
17.5%
16.4%
Unemployment
4.1%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $49,190 | $85,160 | +73% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $126,620 | +66% in Madison |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $78,430 | +63% in Madison |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $80,580 | +47% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $63,480 | +32% in Madison |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $63,150 | +32% in Madison |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $100,550 | +28% in Madison |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,370 | $45,260 | +28% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Madison cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,320 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Madison?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $84,177 in Madison, 19% more in Madison.