Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
28% cheaper
Little Rock is 28% more affordable than Tacoma. A $75,000 salary in Tacoma is equivalent to $53,846 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 Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Little Rock costs $170,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $230,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Little Rock versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Little Rock scores 94 while Tacoma scores 105.
Healthcare costs in Little Rock (90) are lower than Tacoma (106).
Median household income in Little Rock is $47,638 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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