Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Syracuse is 16% more affordable than Plano. A $75,000 salary in Plano is equivalent to $63,303 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. Plano has a housing index of 123 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Plano costs $400,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $260,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Plano versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Plano scores 98 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Plano (100) match Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Plano is $96,348 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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