Cost of Living in Little Rock, AR
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
100.0
100 = national avg
0.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$44,003
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$104,007
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing113.6
Food96.3
Transportation81.1
Healthcare97.0
Utilities100.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$989
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,147
per month
The overall cost of living index in Little Rock is 100.0, which is 0.0% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,003 per year to cover basic expenses.