Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
Little Rock is 3% more affordable than Cleveland. A $75,000 salary in Cleveland is equivalent to $72,414 in Little Rock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Little Rock sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $170,000 in Little Rock, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $950 in Little Rock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cleveland scores 99 while Little Rock scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are higher than Little Rock (90).
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $47,638 in Little Rock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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