| | Pittsfield, MA | Springfield, MA | United States |
| Overall | 95.9 | 96.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.9 | 103.6 | 100 |
| Health | 100.4 | 91.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 74.8 | 77.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $263,800 | $240,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,120.0% | 11,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.3 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.5 | 125.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Pittsfield 
6 Reviews
I have grown up in Pittsfield, moved away, and came back. The loss of the GE manufacturing plant in the 80's adversely affected this blue collar city. This is not the More
Pittsfield has done nothing to attract any form of business for the 40 of 47 years that I have lived here. The current tax rate is now 3.7% for business property - that More
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I was surprised to see Pittsfield, MA, listed as one of the towns with least crime. We've had 4 shootings since the beginning of the year! Where do you get More
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Reviews for Springfield 
15 Reviews
Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM More
This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are More
I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to More
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