Moving to Arkansas from Louisiana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Louisiana to Arkansas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Louisiana to Arkansas, you would find that Arkansas is 2.6% more expensive than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly $70,772 in Arkansas to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Louisiana to Arkansas.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $70,772
To maintain the same standard of living in Arkansas
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 6.7% more
Groceries
pay 11.2% less
Transportation
pay 8.8% less
Housing
pay 2.3% more
Childcare
pay 27.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Louisiana to Arkansas.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Louisiana generally does better on safety, though Arkansas leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Louisiana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Arkansas leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Arkansas generally does better on what about housing?, though Louisiana leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Louisiana generally does better on infrastructure, though Arkansas leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Arkansas leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Louisiana generally does better on family life, though Arkansas leads in life expectancy.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baton Rouge | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Arkansas than Louisiana?
Yes — Arkansas is on average about 6% cheaper than Louisiana. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Arkansas?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $17,693 in Arkansas on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Arkansas safe?
Louisiana generally does better on safety, though Arkansas leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Louisiana?
Louisiana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Arkansas leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
