Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Syracuse is 16% more affordable than Chandler. A $75,000 salary in Chandler is equivalent to $62,727 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. Chandler has a housing index of 126 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Chandler costs $450,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $310,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,650 in Chandler versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Chandler scores 100 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Chandler (95) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Chandler is $88,234 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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