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What to know before moving from Kansas City to Little Rock

Moving from Kansas City to Little Rock means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Kansas City than in Little Rock, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Kansas City compares to Little Rock so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Little Rock are 15% lower than in Kansas City, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Little Rock.
  Home prices in Little Rock are 10.4% lower than in Kansas City.
• Income in Little Rock is 11.8% lower than in Kansas City, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Little Rock include Dillard's, Welspun Group, and Windstream.
• The cost of living for a single person in Little Rock is 29.0% lower than in Kansas City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Little Rock is 34.8% lower than in Kansas City.
• The unemployment rate in Little Rock is 11.32% higher than in Kansas City.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Little Rock, since the city’s sales taxes in Little Rock are 2.74% higher than in Kansas City.
• One perk of moving to Little Rock is paying less in state income taxes, which are 58.33% lower than in Kansas City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,130.21 in Little Rock to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Kansas City.

How life is different in Kansas City vs. Little Rock

• Little Rock's population is about 60% less than Kansas City.
• Little Rock's public transportation has a score of 3 out of 10 versus Kansas City's higher score of 4.
• Little Rock and Kansas City are similarily walkable.
• Both Little Rock and Kansas City have the same bike-friendliness score of 35 out of 100, meaning Little Rock is about as safe for cyclists as Kansas City. Typically, cities that have scores of 20 or higher are seen as reasonably safe, though the higher the score, the more safely accessible a city is for bicycling.
• Little Rock and Kansas City have a similar crime rate.
• Little Rock and Kansas City are considered to be equally safe.
• Air quality in Little Rock is moderate, and in Kansas City it's good.

Other things to consider for your Kansas City vs. Little Rock move

• Weather: Little Rock has hot, humid summers and cool winters with usually little snow.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: Before providing in-state household goods relocation services, Arkansas moving companies must be issued an Intrastate Authority Permit from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Arkansas moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Arkansas doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Little Rock. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Released Value Protection, offered by movers at no extra cost, is the most economical option, albeit with minimal coverage. The mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, the reimbursement would be $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure full coverage of your items' value, explore alternative options with your moving company or consider third-party insurance providers.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Little Rock

Ready to relocate to "Rock"? Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider in Little Rock.

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