salaryLittle Rock is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$117
👥 People living there
203,436
288,512
Commute to work
18.5 min
22.1 min
College degree
44.6%
41.1%
Own their home
53.5%
45.3%
Below poverty line
17.5%
20.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick St. Louis for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $48,200 | $77,170 | +60% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $77,000 | +57% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $70,990 | +48% in St. Louis |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $142,690 | +46% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $68,970 | +43% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $73,240 | +34% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $63,000 | +31% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $31,200 | +27% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $63,843 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $60,569 in St. Louis, 12% more in Little Rock.