Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Syracuse is 17% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $62,162 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. Reno has a housing index of 133 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Reno costs $450,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $310,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Reno versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Reno scores 102 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Reno (96) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Reno is $61,648 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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