Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Syracuse is 14% more affordable than Salt Lake City. A $75,000 salary in Salt Lake City is equivalent to $64,486 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. Salt Lake City has a housing index of 120 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Salt Lake City costs $440,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $300,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Salt Lake City versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Salt Lake City scores 99 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Salt Lake City (97) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Salt Lake City is $60,590 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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