Little Rock, Arkansas
In Little Rock, Arkansas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.49 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.57 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,206, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Little Rock's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.49
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,206
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.00
Combo meal
Electricity
12.35¢
per kWh · ~$111/mo
Car Insurance
$173/mo
$2,080/yr
Median Household Income
$60,385
33.8% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.98 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.35 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.13 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.75 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.41 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.23 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.88 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.18 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.55 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.47 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.07 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.06 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.31 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.66 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.57 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.88 | $4.98 | +28.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.71 | $7.35 | +28.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.05 | $6.13 | +21.4% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.31 | $1.75 | +33.6% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.66 | $4.41 | +20.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.85 | $11.23 | +43.1% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.37 | $4.88 | +44.8% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.69 | $4.18 | +13.3% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.96 | $4.55 | +14.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.91 | $2.47 | +29.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.63 | $2.07 | +27.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.93 | $7.06 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.66 | $4.31 | +17.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.13 | $5.66 | +37.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.56 | $7.57 | +36.2% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.00
Casual Dining
$16.89
Monthly Spend
$267.15
+5.26% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.14
$8.29
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $5.80
$8.95
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $6.22
$9.28
+49.2%Starbucks
2022: $2.94
$4.09
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Average 1BR: $989/mo · 2BR: $1,423/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
262k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,221
$63k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$60k
household median
Employment by Sector — Little Rock
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$56k/yr
~$63k/yr
~$69k/yr
~$25k/yr
~$91k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 05119
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,752/wk · $91k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$472/wk · $25k/yr
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