Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Syracuse is 13% more affordable than Minneapolis. A $75,000 salary in Minneapolis is equivalent to $65,094 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. Minneapolis has a housing index of 112 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Minneapolis costs $310,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Minneapolis versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Minneapolis scores 104 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Minneapolis (105) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Minneapolis is $64,285 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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