Modesto, California vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 26.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $36,597 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Modesto, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower