Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
33% cheaper
Little Rock is 33% more affordable than Worcester. A $75,000 salary in Worcester is equivalent to $50,400 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 Worcester sits at 152 (national average = 100). The median home in Little Rock costs $170,000 compared to $340,000 in Worcester, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Little Rock versus $1,600 in Worcester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Little Rock scores 94 while Worcester scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Little Rock (90) are lower than Worcester (115).
Median household income in Little Rock is $47,638 compared to $52,228 in Worcester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Little Rock.
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