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Syracuse, NY vs Avondale, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Avondale or is it cheaper to live in Syracuse?
- Avondale is 29.3% more expensive than Syracuse.

Which city has more affordable housing, Avondale or Syracuse?
- Avondale housing costs are 124.3% more expensive than Syracuse housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Syracuse or is Health Care more affordable in Avondale.
- Health related expenses are 21.2% less in Avondale.
 Syracuse, NYAvondale, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries96.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing51.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$372,700$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.0100
 Miscellaneous140.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Syracuse    59 Reviews

I've lived in Syracuse, NY my entire life. The majority of my family and friends are from here as well. I love the Syracuse sports teams and have done so since I was a  More

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I was born 30 miles from Syracuse,, moved away to travel all over the USA, living in about 8 different cities, then came to live in Syracuse, NY. I have been here for 20  More

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I’ll start by saying I’ve lived here my whole life. I have only lived here but can’t wait to move out. I’ll lay out some pros and cons. Pros: it has a decent downtown  More

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Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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