Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
38% cheaper
Syracuse is 38% more affordable than Boulder. A $75,000 salary in Boulder is equivalent to $46,622 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boulder has a housing index of 230 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Boulder costs $750,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $610,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,300 in Boulder versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boulder scores 107 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Boulder (104) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boulder is $73,123 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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