Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
42% cheaper
Syracuse is 42% more affordable than Stamford. A $75,000 salary in Stamford is equivalent to $43,671 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. Stamford has a housing index of 232 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Stamford costs $580,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $440,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Stamford versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Stamford scores 110 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Stamford (114) are higher than Syracuse (100).
Median household income in Stamford is $95,272 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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