Little Rock, AR Cost Of Living
Little Rock's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Arkansas
In America
What is the cost of living in Little Rock, AR?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Little Rock has an overall cost of living index of 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Arkansas, Little Rock has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Arkansas's index of 84.
The standard of living in Little Rock ranks as #2,224 most affordable out of the 6,522 places we measured in Arkansas. By definition, that implies Little Rock ranks as the #4,182 most expensive place in the Natural State.
Little Rock Cost Of Living Vs. Arkansas
| Living Expense | Little Rock | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 86 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 83 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
Little Rock, AR Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arkansas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,600 | $127,800 | $217,500 |
| Median Rent | $872 | $745 | $1,062 |
| Median Income | $51,485 | $47,597 | $62,843 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.3x | 2.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.19x | 0.2x |
Detailed Little Rock Services Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Little Rock | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.78 | $1.01 |
| Movie | $12.0 | $10.72 |
| Bowling | $13.0 | $13.86 |
Detailed Little Rock Groceries Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Little Rock | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.75 | $3.9 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.14 | $1.4 |
| Milk | $1.89 | $1.96 |
Detailed Little Rock Health Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Little Rock | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $14.8 | $17.49 |
| Beauty Salon | $40.2 | $38.17 |
| Toothpaste | $1.74 | $2.32 |
Detailed Little Rock Transportation Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Little Rock | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $3.23 | $3.18 |
| Pizza | $9.79 | $10.39 |
| Beer | $9.65 | $9.23 |
| Optometrist | $110.0 | $106.34 |
| Doctor | $133.0 | $115.25 |
| Dentist | $66.33 | $98.38 |
Detailed Little Rock Utilities Costs Vs. Arkansas
| Item | Little Rock | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.31 | $2.59 |
| Tire Balancing | $54.0 | $48.9 |
| All Electricity | $149.48 | $167.6 |
| Phone | $188.02 | $163.42 |
Little Rock SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Little Rock
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Little Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock, AR | 66,075 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Benton, AR | 35,679 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Sherwood, AR | 31,004 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Jacksonville, AR | 28,456 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Bryant, AR | 20,231 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Maumelle, AR | 18,142 | 101 | 1.1x |
| East End, AR | 6,384 | 87 | 0.9x |
