salaryLittle Rock is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Omaha to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,448
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,367
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$78,947
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$245,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$4,128
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$131
👥 People living there
203,436
488,837
Commute to work
18.5 min
19.6 min
College degree
44.6%
40.1%
Own their home
53.5%
57.4%
Below poverty line
17.5%
13.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Omaha for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Omaha | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $80,280 | +46% in Omaha |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $34,290 | +39% in Omaha |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $131,730 | +35% in Omaha |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $62,570 | +30% in Omaha |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $62,440 | +30% in Omaha |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $63,400 | +29% in Omaha |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $61,040 | +27% in Omaha |
| Medical Assistant | $38,110 | $48,010 | +26% in Omaha |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Omaha cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,448 in Omaha.
What salary do I need in Omaha to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $61,710 a year gives the same standard of living in Omaha.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Omaha?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $78,947 in Omaha, 14% more in Omaha.