Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
53% cheaper
Syracuse is 53% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $35,385 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New York salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $640,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Syracuse (100).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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