Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
El Paso is 8% more affordable than Syracuse. A $75,000 salary in Syracuse is equivalent to $69,293 in El Paso.
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. El Paso has a housing index of 69 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $45,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: El Paso scores 95 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Syracuse (100).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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