Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
29% cheaper
Little Rock is 29% more affordable than Denver. A $75,000 salary in Denver is equivalent to $53,390 in Little Rock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · Arkansas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Denver has a housing index of 152 while Little Rock sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in Denver costs $520,000 compared to $170,000 in Little Rock, a difference of $350,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Denver versus $950 in Little Rock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Denver scores 102 while Little Rock scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Denver (104) are higher than Little Rock (90).
Median household income in Denver is $72,661 compared to $47,638 in Little Rock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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