salaryLittle Rock is 29% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$127
👥 People living there
203,436
439,418
Commute to work
18.5 min
29.8 min
College degree
44.6%
48.7%
Own their home
53.5%
42.3%
Below poverty line
17.5%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $132,000 | +141% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $113,700 | +136% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $186,610 | +130% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $212,500 | +117% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $149,990 | +97% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,790 | $123,250 | +96% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $92,830 | +93% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $89,200 | +86% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 29% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $77,624 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Oakland?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $109,576 in Oakland, 38% more in Oakland.