Little Rock is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$127
👥 People living there
203,436
528,706
Commute to work
18.5 min
25.3 min
College degree
44.6%
37.1%
Own their home
53.5%
51.7%
Below poverty line
17.5%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | $171,460 | +111% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $111,460 | +103% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $94,080 | +96% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $178,540 | +82% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $103,390 | +76% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $38,110 | $61,970 | +63% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $83,030 | $130,150 | +57% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $122,330 | +56% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $71,619 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $94,176 in Sacramento, 28% more in Sacramento.
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