Columbus, Mississippi vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 19.3% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $59,636 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Pittsfield
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Columbus, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher