United States
Cost of Living in Syracuse, NY
Monthly Total
$3,556
$62,230
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,730
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$61
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,730
$30,275
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$284
$4,970
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$220
$3,850
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$216
$3,780
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$295
$5,163
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$287
$5,023
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$74
$1,295
Monthly Total
$3,556
$62,230
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