What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 369% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $123,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $339,119 in San Francisco, California (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. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 175.7% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $339,119 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
369% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Pittsfield, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

175.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

703.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

115.8% higher

Health

14.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

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