salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (89.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,240 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Utah cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Utah. It is number 73 of 97 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Syracuse?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Syracuse
| Size | Syracuse | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,840 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,763 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,353 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Syracuse overall?
Everyday prices in Utah overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Syracuse, so the Utah figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Syracuse
Life in Syracuse
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Syracuse?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,922 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $573,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Syracuse, UT?
Renting in Syracuse costs a median of about $2,056 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Utah median is $1,832.
How much do I need to make to live in Syracuse?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,240 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Syracuse cheap or expensive?
Syracuse is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.1% of the typical household income of $143,918. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 97 Utah cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Syracuse?
The median homeowner in Syracuse pays $2,695 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.
Is Syracuse more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Utah are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Syracuse?
The median home value in Syracuse is $573,300, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
35,488 people live in Syracuse. Numbers are typical (middle) values.