salaryLittle Rock is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$143
👥 People living there
203,436
547,073
Commute to work
18.5 min
21.9 min
College degree
44.6%
31.1%
Own their home
53.5%
51.8%
Below poverty line
17.5%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $36,490 | +48% in Tucson |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $76,970 | +40% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,240 | $75,940 | +28% in Tucson |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $98,100 | +25% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $59,480 | +23% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,690 | $37,500 | +22% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,370 | $42,560 | +20% in Tucson |
| Plumber | $49,190 | $59,070 | +20% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $65,057 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Tucson?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $61,553 in Tucson, 10% more in Little Rock.