Median rent is 34% lower in Syracuse ($1,039/mo vs $1,579/mo). Buying is cheaper in Syracuse, where the median home runs $138,400 versus $373,900. Households earn more in Clearfield ($75,495 vs $47,819 a year). Taken together, Syracuse is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 95.7 against 96.1 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Clearfield, UT.
City A
Clearfield, UT
City B
Syracuse, NY
How much would you need to earn in Syracuse, NY to maintain your standard of living from Clearfield, UT?
Equivalent salary in Syracuse, NY
$74,679
You could earn $321 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Clearfield
Utah
Syracuse
New York
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Syracuse — median rent of $1,039/mo versus $1,579/mo in Clearfield, a 34% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Clearfield: the median home is $373,900 versus $138,400 in Syracuse — 63% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Clearfield
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Syracuse
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is available for Syracuse (avg AQI 31.0) but not yet for Clearfield.
Pick Clearfield if you prioritize higher median household income ($75,495/yr).
Pick Syracuse if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,039/mo median).
Is Clearfield cheaper than Syracuse?
Syracuse is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 95.7 versus 96.1 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Syracuse.
How much is rent in Clearfield vs Syracuse?
Median rent is $1,579/mo in Clearfield, UT and $1,039/mo in Syracuse, NY. Syracuse, NY has the lower rent by about 34%.
Which has higher salaries — Clearfield or Syracuse?
Median household income is $75,495 in Clearfield, UT and $47,819 in Syracuse, NY. Clearfield, UT has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Clearfield or Syracuse?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Syracuse to match my Clearfield income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Clearfield, UT is equivalent to roughly $99,571 in Syracuse, NY (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
