salaryLittle Rock is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$168
👥 People living there
203,436
511,764
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
44.6%
32.5%
Own their home
53.5%
64.4%
Below poverty line
17.5%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $47,530 | +93% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $85,050 | +55% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $135,670 | +39% in Mesa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $103,770 | +32% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,240 | $78,080 | +32% in Mesa |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $98,610 | +30% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $63,750 | +30% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $61,780 | +28% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $69,368 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Mesa?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $89,248 in Mesa, 24% more in Mesa.