Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
Syracuse is 3% more affordable than Fort Worth. A $75,000 salary in Fort Worth is equivalent to $72,632 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. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) match Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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