Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Little Rock is 21% more affordable than Salt Lake City. A $75,000 salary in Salt Lake City is equivalent to $58,879 in Little Rock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Arkansas salaries · Utah salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Little Rock has a housing index of 62 while Salt Lake City sits at 120 (national average = 100). The median home in Little Rock costs $170,000 compared to $440,000 in Salt Lake City, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Little Rock versus $1,500 in Salt Lake City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Little Rock scores 94 while Salt Lake City scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Little Rock (90) are lower than Salt Lake City (97).
Median household income in Little Rock is $47,638 compared to $60,590 in Salt Lake City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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