Little Rock is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Pittsburgh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$114
👥 People living there
203,436
304,759
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.7 min
College degree
44.6%
49.1%
Own their home
53.5%
47.7%
Below poverty line
17.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $83,190 | +52% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $72,230 | +50% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $35,470 | +44% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $69,340 | +44% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $70,100 | +43% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $133,040 | +36% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $100,840 | +33% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $76,550 | +31% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $63,563 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 4% more in Pittsburgh.
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