Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 1.1% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,441 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher