Pittsfield, MA Metro Area is ranked highly in a variety of categories. According to BestPlaces, Pittsfield has a high cost of living index of 119.4, which is considerably higher than the national average, but is still lower than most other cities in Massachusetts. In terms of safety and crime rate, Pittsfield was rated as the 8th best place to live in the state with an A+ rating for its violent crime rate and B+ for its property crime rate. Additionally, BestPlaces found that the city has good public schools with a grade of B+. The city also scored well for housing affordability and diversity with an A- rating for both. Overall, Pittsfield Metro Area is a great place to live due to its affordability, safety record and good public school system.
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