🇺🇸 AR, United States · #253 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Little Rock

12.4% below the United States average

Ranked #253 of 558 cities · More expensive than 54.7% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Little Rock

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 678/mo USD 509/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,180/mo USD 885/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-12.4% Affordable
Rent
-19.7% Affordable
Groceries
-13.8% Affordable
Restaurants
-10.6% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+23.6% Very strong

Living in Little Rock: What to Expect

Little Rock is affordable by global standards (ranked #253 of 558 cities). It is 12.4% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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