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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd save $133/month moving to Columbus, GA

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.4K in Columbus, GA

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR area
Overall Cost
↓ 1.8%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$133
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Little Rock, AR

Population:204K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$261K

Columbus, GA

Population:207K
Cost Index:
98
(2% below avg)
Median Home:$153K

Little Rock, AR

The Natural State

204K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 204K residents.

Columbus, GA

The Peach State

207K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 207K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Little Rock, AR vs Columbus, GA

Transportation
↑ 13.1%
Little Rock, AR
$1,280
Columbus, GA
$1,448
Difference
$168
more
Other
↓ 8.7%
Little Rock, AR
$1,724
Columbus, GA
$1,574
Difference
$150
less
All Utilities
↑ 8.7%
Little Rock, AR
$538
Columbus, GA
$585
Difference
$46.79
more
Housing
↑ 1.2%
Little Rock, AR
$1,900
Columbus, GA
$1,923
Difference
$22.92
more
Healthcare
↓ 3.8%
Little Rock, AR
$534
Columbus, GA
$514
Difference
$20.19
less
Groceries
↑ 0.6%
Little Rock, AR
$953
Columbus, GA
$959
Difference
$6.08
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,050
To$880
↓ $170
1 Bed
From$1,061
To$930
↓ $131
2 Bed
From$1,226
To$1,085
↓ $141
3 Bed
From$1,648
To$1,435
↓ $213
Little Rock, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $890–$1,280/mo

Columbus, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $850–$1,290/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,930
Monthly in Little Rock, AR
$7,003
Monthly in Columbus, GA
$73.03
Difference

Home Values

Little Rock
Columbus
$261K
Median Value
$153K
↑ +1.4%
YoY Change
0%
↑ +27.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +39.1%
$109K - $468K
Price Range
$69K - $226K

Homes in Columbus are 41% less expensive than Little Rock

Calculate payment - Little RockCalculate payment - Columbus

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $569
Per year
Monthly Difference
$47.42
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.4%
Rate difference

Little Rock, AR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arkansas State Tax
Effective: 6.0%
$9.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.7%
$46.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,664/month
$104.0K

Columbus, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

Additional Tax Information

Little Rock, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Columbus, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Little Rock
Columbus
55 Moderate
Air Quality
49 Good
34.4%
Good Air Days
52.7%
99 High
Climate Risk
82 Moderate
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Top Hazards
None
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
64 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
64 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Arkansas and Georgia on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Little Rock, AR on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $133/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $133/mo

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