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Fitchburg, MA vs Pittsfield, MA

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Highlights
Are people in Pittsfield older or younger than people in Fitchburg?
- The Median Age in Pittsfield is 7.5 years older than in Fitchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pittsfield or Fitchburg?
- Pittsfield housing costs are 22.7% less expensive than Fitchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pittsfield or Fitchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Pittsfield is 9.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fitchburg.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

Things to do in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield, Massachusetts lies within Berkshire County providing visitors great entertainment opportunities from the Colonial Theatre to Hancock Shaker Village along with food spots like Rubiner’s Cheese & Grocery Store.

 Fitchburg, MAPittsfield, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,890329,725,481
 Median Income$60,466  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$341,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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Reviews for Pittsfield    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have grown up in Pittsfield, moved away, and came back. The loss of the GE manufacturing plant in the 80's adversely affected this blue collar city. This is not the  More

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Pittsfield has done nothing to attract any form of business for the 40 of 47 years that I have lived here. The current tax rate is now 3.7% for business property - that  More

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Hello, I was surprised to see Pittsfield, MA, listed as one of the towns with least crime. We've had 4 shootings since the beginning of the year! Where do you get  More

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