salaryLittle Rock is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$134
👥 People living there
203,436
180,547
Commute to work
18.5 min
31.5 min
College degree
44.6%
22.5%
Own their home
53.5%
58%
Below poverty line
17.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $101,870 | +86% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $98,520 | +68% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $133,940 | +65% in Ontario |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $79,160 | +65% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $109,110 | $165,490 | +52% in Ontario |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $72,790 | +51% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $70,880 | +48% in Ontario |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $34,800 | +41% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $71,466 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Ontario?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $95,923 in Ontario, 29% more in Ontario.