What is a pro or con of living in Needham, Massachusettscompared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 381% more expensive in Needham.

What salary do I need to live in Needham, Massachusetts copmared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $171,695 in Needham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSFIELD vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 128.9% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $171,695 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in Needham
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Needham, MA

Compared to Pittsfield, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

128.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

443.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

68.5% higher

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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