Birmingham, Alabama vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 6.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $128,243 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Little Rock
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Birmingham, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher