Question 1

Is Akron or Little Rock cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Little Rock, AR is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $60/month less than in Akron, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,268/mo in Akron versus $1,147/mo in Little Rock.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Akron vs Little Rock?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $66,500/year before tax in Akron, OH and $64,500/year in Little Rock, AR — a difference of about $2,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Akron or Little Rock cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Little Rock, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $8,975/month in Akron and $8,093/month in Little Rock, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Akron or Little Rock?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Little Rock costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Akron61	Little Rock63
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,643	$3,583
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$8,975	$8,093
Salary for comfort	$66,500/yr	$64,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,268	$1,147
Median home value	$111,200	$221,200
Median household income	$48,544	$60,583
Unemployment	4.2%	4.2%
Housing score	69	77
Jobs score	68	75
Safety score	20	4
Climate score	71	98
Amenities score	35	31
Population	189.5K	202.7K
Summer high / winter low	83° / 20°	93° / 31°

Akron, OH vs Little Rock, AR