Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
20% cheaper
Syracuse is 20% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $60,000 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. Frisco has a housing index of 142 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Frisco costs $500,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $360,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Frisco versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Frisco scores 99 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Frisco (100) match Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Frisco is $126,048 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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