Boston, Massachusetts vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 45.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,986 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Boston, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower