Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Little Rock is 14% more affordable than Spokane. A $75,000 salary in Spokane is equivalent to $64,286 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 Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Little Rock costs $170,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Little Rock versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Little Rock scores 94 while Spokane scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Little Rock (90) are lower than Spokane (102).
Median household income in Little Rock is $47,638 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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