Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Syracuse is 9% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $68,317 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nevada salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Las Vegas has a housing index of 106 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Las Vegas costs $350,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $210,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Las Vegas versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Las Vegas scores 101 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Las Vegas (96) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Las Vegas is $56,415 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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