What is a pro or con of living in Pittsfield, Massachusettscompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 26% cheaper in Pittsfield.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsfield, Massachusetts copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $71,371 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. PITTSFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 4.8% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,371 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
26% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Pittsfield, MA

Compared to Allentown, Pittsfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

27.0% lower

Health

2.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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