Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
28% cheaper
Syracuse is 28% more affordable than Miami. A $75,000 salary in Miami is equivalent to $54,331 in Syracuse.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · New York salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Miami has a housing index of 172 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Miami costs $450,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $310,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Miami versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Miami scores 108 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Miami (99) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Miami is $44,268 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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