Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
41% cheaper
Syracuse is 41% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $44,516 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. Long Beach has a housing index of 236 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $560,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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