What is a pro or con of living in Pittsfield, Massachusettscompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Pittsfield.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsfield, Massachusetts copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $31,540 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.

ALEXANDRIA vs. PITTSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 36.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,540 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Pittsfield, MA

Compared to Alexandria, Pittsfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

43.1% lower

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Pittsfield, MA

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