salaryLittle Rock is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,175
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$67,949
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$236,400
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.4
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,902
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$154
$149
👥 People living there
203,436
207,055
Commute to work
18.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
44.6%
35.2%
Own their home
53.5%
42.8%
Below poverty line
17.5%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Little Rock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Little Rock | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $49,190 | $82,260 | +67% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $48,200 | $75,510 | +57% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $48,000 | $73,800 | +54% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $48,050 | $73,010 | +52% in Worcester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $78,560 | $119,260 | +52% in Worcester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,610 | $36,840 | +50% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $76,080 | $111,900 | +47% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $54,840 | $80,210 | +46% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Rock or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Little Rock is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Little Rock?
About $68,835 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Little Rock or Worcester?
The typical household earns $67,949 in Little Rock and $75,605 in Worcester, 10% more in Worcester.