salaryLittle Rock is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$163
👥 People living there
203,436
319,069
Commute to work
18.5 min
31.3 min
College degree
44.6%
25.7%
Own their home
53.5%
56.8%
Below poverty line
17.5%
12.2%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $101,870 | +86% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $98,520 | +68% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $133,940 | +65% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $79,160 | +65% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $109,110 | $165,490 | +52% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $72,790 | +51% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $70,880 | +48% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $34,800 | +41% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $71,466 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Riverside?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $98,192 in Riverside, 31% more in Riverside.