Little Rock is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$96
👥 People living there
203,436
681,294
Commute to work
18.5 min
30 min
College degree
44.6%
64.2%
Own their home
53.5%
41.5%
Below poverty line
17.5%
15.4%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $156,460 | +106% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $97,870 | $195,190 | +99% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $46,040 | +87% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $127,040 | +62% in Washington |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $75,930 | +58% in Washington |
| Accountant | $65,810 | $102,140 | +55% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $84,000 | +53% in Washington |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $71,920 | +50% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Washington cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $73,106 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Washington?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $118,495 in Washington, 43% more in Washington.
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