Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Little Rock is 17% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $62,376 in Little Rock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nevada salaries · Arkansas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Las Vegas has a housing index of 106 while Little Rock sits at 62 (national average = 100). The median home in Las Vegas costs $350,000 compared to $170,000 in Little Rock, a difference of $180,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Las Vegas versus $950 in Little Rock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Las Vegas scores 101 while Little Rock scores 94.
Healthcare costs in Las Vegas (96) are higher than Little Rock (90).
Median household income in Las Vegas is $56,415 compared to $47,638 in Little Rock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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