Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
51% cheaper
Syracuse is 51% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $37,097 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Hawaii salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Honolulu has a housing index of 275 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Honolulu costs $720,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $580,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Honolulu versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Honolulu scores 138 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Honolulu (107) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Honolulu is $71,465 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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