Fairbury, NE vs Syracuse, NE

Fairbury is moderately more affordable than Syracuse, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Fairbury scores 60 compared to 67 for Syracuse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Syracuse can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairbury is $666/month compared to $644/month in Syracuse — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Syracuse has cheaper rent, Fairbury actually has lower median home values ($90,800 vs $190,000).

Median household income in Fairbury is $51,782 compared to $70,625 in Syracuse (-26.7%). While Syracuse is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairbury spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Syracuse.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.5°F vs 51.2°F). Syracuse receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 29.5" in Fairbury.