Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Syracuse is 12% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $66,346 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. Provo has a housing index of 112 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Provo costs $380,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $240,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Provo versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Provo scores 98 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Provo (97) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Provo is $51,048 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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