Cost of Living Calculator - Berkeley, California vs Pittsfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 62.9% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $27,854 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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