salaryLittle Rock is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$109
👥 People living there
203,436
754,195
Commute to work
18.5 min
26 min
College degree
44.6%
68.4%
Own their home
53.5%
43.7%
Below poverty line
17.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $57,280 | +133% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $101,780 | +111% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $101,090 | +110% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $115,120 | +110% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $95,230 | +94% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $146,030 | +92% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $102,920 | +76% in Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $133,690 | +70% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $74,616 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Seattle?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $133,583 in Seattle, 49% more in Seattle.