Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Syracuse is 19% more affordable than Stockton. A $75,000 salary in Stockton is equivalent to $60,526 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. Stockton has a housing index of 126 while Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Stockton costs $400,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $260,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Stockton versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Stockton scores 101 while Syracuse scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Stockton (101) are higher than Syracuse (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Stockton is $54,658 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Syracuse.
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