salaryLittle Rock is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$106
👥 People living there
203,436
641,165
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
44.6%
53.8%
Own their home
53.5%
52%
Below poverty line
17.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $54,780 | +123% in Portland |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $105,090 | +118% in Portland |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $101,010 | +105% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $97,200 | +77% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $85,170 | +77% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $127,360 | +62% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $130,310 | +61% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $121,050 | +59% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Portland cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $70,781 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Portland?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $98,056 in Portland, 31% more in Portland.