salaryLittle Rock is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$147
👥 People living there
203,436
233,596
Commute to work
18.5 min
23 min
College degree
44.6%
33.5%
Own their home
53.5%
46.3%
Below poverty line
17.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $39,020 | +59% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $133,380 | +36% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $103,760 | +32% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $100,340 | +32% in Norfolk |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $62,350 | +29% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $61,870 | +26% in Norfolk |
| Software Developer | $104,070 | $129,090 | +24% in Norfolk |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $59,470 | +24% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,759 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $71,299 in Norfolk, 5% more in Norfolk.