Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 16.1% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,232 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Northampton, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher