Cost of living
Southern California compared to Little Rock
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Overview comparison
Southern CaliforniaLittle Rock
Consumer prices in Southern California are roughly 17% higher than in Little Rock.
Cost of living
| Item | Southern California | Little Rock |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,169 | 2,428 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,146 | 6,752 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,003 | 1,027 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,429 | 2,914 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,681.9 | 1,850.33 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,484.29 | 2,862.39 |
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| Food person | 520 | 739 |
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| Food family | 1,711 | 1,849 |
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| Transport person | 123.44 | 97.51 |
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| Transport family | 276.66 | 310.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.3 years | 75.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southern California | Little Rock |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.12 | 21.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.31 | 81.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.5 | 11.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.81 | 5.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.49 | 5.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southern California | Little Rock |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,028.41 | 1,395.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,887.63 | 1,288.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,551.75 | 2,575.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,684.13 | 2,762.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.12 | 122.19 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134 | 207.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.33 | 60.29 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southern California | Little Rock |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.41 | 5.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,226 | 4,098 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,997 | 3,453 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.41 | 2.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 84.57% | 74.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.69 | 17.8 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southern California | Little Rock |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 0.97 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.57 | 3.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 3.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.52 | 13.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.17 | 9.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.83 | 15.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Southern California | Little Rock |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.82 | 50.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.75 | 14.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 108.29 | 124.2 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.55 | 18.17 |
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| Brand Jeans | 38.51 | 52.15 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.67 | 94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,658.56 | 1,454.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,073 | 20,576 |
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