salaryLittle Rock is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$162
👥 People living there
203,436
401,618
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.8 min
College degree
44.6%
45.7%
Own their home
53.5%
50.3%
Below poverty line
17.5%
15.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $37,070 | +51% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $75,710 | +38% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $103,670 | +36% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $105,080 | +34% in Tampa |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $127,490 | +30% in Tampa |
| Software Developer | $104,070 | $130,450 | +25% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | $59,660 | +24% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $83,030 | $100,570 | +21% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $67,739 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Tampa?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $81,400 in Tampa, 17% more in Tampa.