salaryLittle Rock is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$143
👥 People living there
203,436
307,284
Commute to work
18.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
44.6%
43.8%
Own their home
53.5%
52.9%
Below poverty line
17.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $49,190 | $101,630 | +107% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $97,190 | +77% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $81,890 | +70% in St. Paul |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $159,620 | +63% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $77,490 | +61% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,790 | $97,910 | +56% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $74,060 | +54% in St. Paul |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $112,090 | +43% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $70,379 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $79,155 in St. Paul, 14% more in St. Paul.