Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
45% cheaper
Syracuse is 45% more affordable than Los Angeles. A $75,000 salary in Los Angeles is equivalent to $41,566 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: California salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Los Angeles has a housing index of 262 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Los Angeles costs $850,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $710,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,700 in Los Angeles versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Los Angeles scores 107 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Los Angeles (103) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Los Angeles is $65,290 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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