Waterloo, Iowa vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 16.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,403 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Syracuse
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Waterloo, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% higher
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher