Syracuse, NY Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Syracuse, NY metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Syracuse
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Syracuse, NY metropolitan area run 6.5% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 93.5 on a base of 100). That puts Syracuse close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every New York household — see the New York state report.
Other New York metros
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY RPP 122.3 F
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY RPP 95.0 B-
- Rochester, NY RPP 94.0 B-
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY RPP 98.5 C+
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Syracuse, NY?
The Syracuse, NY metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 93.5 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 6.5% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Syracuse an affordable place to live?
Syracuse, NY has an InflationRank score of 82/100 (grade B-), reflecting above-average affordability relative to U.S. metros. The metro RPP of 93.5 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Syracuse compare to other cities for cost of living?
Syracuse, NY has a cost-of-living index of 93.5 (U.S.=100), 6.5% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include Fresno, CA (RPP 93.0), Rochester, NY (RPP 94.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →