Is Syracuse more expensive than Baltimore?

Syracuse is 0.4% more expensive than Baltimore overall. Rent is 16.7% higher, groceries 4.1% more expensive, and restaurants 6.0% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Baltimore or Syracuse?

Baltimore has a purchasing power index of 152.0 while Syracuse has 117.4 (NYC = 100). Baltimore offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇸 Baltimore vs 🇺🇸 Syracuse

2026

Syracuse is 0.4% more expensive

Category	🇺🇸 Baltimore	🇺🇸 Syracuse	Difference
Cost of Living	74.9	75.2	+0.4%
Rent	32.9	38.4	+16.7%
Groceries	86.0	89.5	+4.1%
Restaurants	76.1	71.5	-6.0%
Purchasing Power	152.0	117.4	-22.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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