Des Moines, Iowa vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 2.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,398 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Little Rock
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Des Moines, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher