Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Syracuse is 18% more affordable than Hartford. A $75,000 salary in Hartford is equivalent to $61,607 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Connecticut salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Hartford has a housing index of 121 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Hartford costs $215,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $75,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Hartford versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Hartford scores 106 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Hartford (114) are higher than Syracuse (100).
Median household income in Hartford is $40,068 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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