Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Syracuse is 12% more affordable than Colorado Springs. A $75,000 salary in Colorado Springs is equivalent to $65,714 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. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $240,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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