salaryLittle Rock is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$181
👥 People living there
203,436
1,642,323
Commute to work
18.5 min
25.6 min
College degree
44.6%
33.6%
Own their home
53.5%
57.3%
Below poverty line
17.5%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $47,530 | +93% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $85,050 | +55% in Phoenix |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $135,670 | +39% in Phoenix |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $103,770 | +32% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,240 | $78,080 | +32% in Phoenix |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $98,610 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $63,750 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $61,780 | +28% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $69,368 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $87,717 in Phoenix, 23% more in Phoenix.