salaryLittle Rock is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$133
👥 People living there
203,436
481,031
Commute to work
18.5 min
23 min
College degree
44.6%
54%
Own their home
53.5%
50.7%
Below poverty line
17.5%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $114,940 | +51% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $34,860 | +42% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $108,480 | +38% in Raleigh |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $131,920 | +35% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $104,070 | $132,770 | +28% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,790 | $78,980 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Accountant | $65,810 | $81,950 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $60,540 | +23% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,904 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $92,099 in Raleigh, 26% more in Raleigh.