salaryLittle Rock is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$155
👥 People living there
203,436
208,772
Commute to work
18.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
44.6%
30%
Own their home
53.5%
38.1%
Below poverty line
17.5%
27.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $89,120 | +85% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $45,310 | +84% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $92,920 | +69% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $77,310 | +60% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $148,150 | +51% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $73,580 | +50% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $103,690 | +36% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $63,570 | +32% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,150 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Rochester?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $50,919 in Rochester, 33% more in Little Rock.