What is a pro or con of living in Pittsfield, Massachusettscompared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

Childcare is 31% cheaper in Pittsfield.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsfield, Massachusetts copmared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

A salary of $44,500 in Poughkeepsie, New York could decrease to $38,422 in Pittsfield, 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.

POUGHKEEPSIE vs. PITTSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 13.7% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,422 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Pittsfield, MA

Compared to Poughkeepsie, Pittsfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

31.5% lower

Health

20.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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