2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Syracuse, UT vs Albany, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Albany or is it cheaper to live in Syracuse?
- Albany is 13.4% less expensive than Syracuse.

Which city has more affordable housing, Albany or Syracuse?
- Albany housing costs are 53.3% less expensive than Syracuse housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Syracuse or is Health Care more affordable in Albany.
- Health related expenses are 16.2% more in Albany.
 Syracuse, UTAlbany, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.3100
 Food & Groceries95.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock116.8100
 Housing175.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$253,100$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.6100
 Miscellaneous110.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Syracuse    3 Reviews

A quiet town, yet near interstate I15 and Salt Lake City. Has good city government and services, well planned and maintained parks with recreation, with very good  More

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I am an active Catholic who finds living in an LDS community very positive. One can feel the Christian attitutes prevalent in the community. Neighbors go out of their  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great gardening  More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

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