Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Little Rock is 19% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $60,577 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. Little Rock has a housing index of 62 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Little Rock costs $170,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $210,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Little Rock versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Little Rock scores 94 while Provo scores 98.
Healthcare costs in Little Rock (90) are lower than Provo (97).
Median household income in Little Rock is $47,638 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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