West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is essentially the same as West Des Moines, Iowa.
The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is essentially the same as West Des Moines, Iowa.

West Des Moines, IA vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher