Houston, Texas vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 11.9% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,347 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Houston, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher