salaryLittle Rock is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$144
👥 People living there
203,436
690,130
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
44.6%
48%
Own their home
53.5%
52.4%
Below poverty line
17.5%
14.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $119,990 | +58% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $142,540 | +46% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $63,340 | +31% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $99,270 | +26% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $60,270 | +26% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $68,780 | +25% in Nashville |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,690 | $38,170 | +24% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,790 | $77,240 | +23% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $64,682 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Nashville?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $83,445 in Nashville, 19% more in Nashville.