Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Well below the national average, an affordable river-capital city with very low rent.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 88
Median 2BR rent: $1,100/mo
Housing: 76 vs 100
Groceries: 94 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 94 vs 100
Healthcare: 95 vs 100
Little Rock offers a walkable River Market, Arkansas River trails, and a low cost of living. Affordable housing is the standout, with humid summers the main seasonal trade-off.