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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $589/month more in Syracuse, NY

$150.0K in your current city equals $157.1K in Syracuse, NY

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Pittsburgh, PA area
Overall Cost
↑ 7.9%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$589
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$7.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Pittsburgh, PA

Population:303K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average

Syracuse, NY

Population:146K
Cost Index:
108
(8% above avg)
Median Home:$177K

Pittsburgh, PA

The Keystone State

303K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 303K residents.

Syracuse, NY

The Empire State

146K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New York, this city has a population of 146K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Pittsburgh, PA vs Syracuse, NY

Transportation
↑ 16.8%
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,216
Syracuse, NY
$1,421
Difference
$205
more
Other
↑ 12.0%
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,607
Syracuse, NY
$1,800
Difference
$193
more
Housing
↓ 7.2%
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,949
Syracuse, NY
$1,809
Difference
$140
less
Healthcare
↑ 23.1%
Pittsburgh, PA
$527
Syracuse, NY
$648
Difference
$122
more
Groceries
↑ 4.8%
Pittsburgh, PA
$989
Syracuse, NY
$1,036
Difference
$47.01
more
All Utilities
↓ 7.4%
Pittsburgh, PA
$607
Syracuse, NY
$562
Difference
$45.02
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Earned Income Tax$4,500/yr (3.0%)

Syracuse, NY has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$750
To$748
↓ $2.00
1 Bed
From$850
To$839
↓ $11.00
2 Bed
From$1,050
To$1,043
↓ $7.00
3 Bed
From$1,400
To$1,269
↓ $131
Syracuse, NYZIP-level data

1BR range: $990–$1,270/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,894
Monthly in Pittsburgh, PA
$7,276
Monthly in Syracuse, NY
$381
Difference

Home Values

Pittsburgh
Syracuse
-
Median Value
$177K
-
YoY Change
↑ +3.5%
-
5-Year Change
↑ +55.5%
-
Price Range
$138K - $348K
Calculate payment - Syracuse

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $4.9K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$412
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.3%
Rate difference

Pittsburgh, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

Syracuse, NY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New York State Tax
Effective: 6.4%
$9.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.0%
$46.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,620/month
$103.4K

Additional Tax Information

Pittsburgh, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

Syracuse, NY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:1.2%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Pittsburgh
Syracuse
52 Moderate
Air Quality
N/A
47.8%
Good Air Days
-
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
15 days
▲+3.0°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
12 days
Heat Days >95°F
15 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Pennsylvania and New York on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Pittsburgh, PA on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $169/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $169/mo

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