Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Syracuse is 11% more affordable than Dallas. A $75,000 salary in Dallas is equivalent to $66,990 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. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Dallas scores 97 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) match Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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