Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
25% cheaper
Little Rock is 25% more affordable than Hartford. A $75,000 salary in Hartford is equivalent to $56,250 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. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Little Rock sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $170,000 in Little Rock, a difference of $45,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $950 in Little Rock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Hartford scores 106 while Little Rock scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Little Rock (90).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $47,638 in Little Rock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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