salaryLittle Rock is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$176
👥 People living there
203,436
290,594
Commute to work
18.5 min
25.4 min
College degree
44.6%
60.5%
Own their home
53.5%
56.9%
Below poverty line
17.5%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $168,510 | +72% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $92,910 | +69% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $122,520 | +56% in Plano |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $111,010 | +46% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $64,900 | +35% in Plano |
| Software Developer | $104,070 | $133,290 | +28% in Plano |
| Accountant | $65,810 | $82,620 | +26% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $101,420 | +25% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Plano cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $69,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Plano?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $121,065 in Plano, 44% more in Plano.