salaryLittle Rock is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$139
👥 People living there
203,436
230,293
Commute to work
18.5 min
20.6 min
College degree
44.6%
33.9%
Own their home
53.5%
58.8%
Below poverty line
17.5%
13.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $48,560 | +97% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $95,660 | +74% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $83,310 | +73% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,580 | $98,800 | +69% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $79,830 | +66% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $119,420 | +57% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $72,800 | +48% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,690 | $44,230 | +44% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $67,373 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Spokane?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $75,564 in Spokane, 10% more in Spokane.