Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
25% cheaper
Syracuse is 25% more affordable than Scottsdale. A $75,000 salary in Scottsdale is equivalent to $56,098 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. Scottsdale has a housing index of 162 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Scottsdale costs $580,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $440,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Scottsdale versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Scottsdale scores 103 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Scottsdale (95) are lower than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Scottsdale is $92,298 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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