Syracuse, New York has an overall cost of living index of 95.7, which is 4.3 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, while the typical home is valued around $138,400. Households earn a median of $47,819 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 31. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$47,819
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,039
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$138,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
95.7
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$995
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,123
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,392
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,691
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
95.7
Goods
97.4
Rents / Housing
79.6
Services
131.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $123,840 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $88,180 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $76,890 |
| ⚡Electrician | $74,680 |
| 📊Accountant | $89,860 |
| 🔧Plumber | $69,930 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $288,270 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $108,820 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $130,370 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $78,390 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $147,540 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $61,200 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | $137,160 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
146,384
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.8 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
31.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
49
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$901
Per month
Avg Home Value
$104,367
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
209
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.0%
What is the cost of living index for Syracuse?
Syracuse has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 95.7. The US national average is 100, so Syracuse is 4.3 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Syracuse?
The median gross rent in Syracuse is $1,039 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Syracuse?
The median household income in Syracuse is $47,819 per year.
What is the median home value in Syracuse?
The median home value in Syracuse is $138,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Syracuse?
Syracuse has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Syracuse?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
