Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Syracuse is 21% more affordable than Santa Fe. A $75,000 salary in Santa Fe is equivalent to $58,974 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. Santa Fe has a housing index of 153 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Santa Fe costs $480,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $340,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Santa Fe versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Santa Fe scores 103 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Santa Fe (95) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Santa Fe is $61,982 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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