Essex, Vermont vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 20.1% cheaper than Essex, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $39,973 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Essex, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Essex, Vermont
Essex, VT vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Essex, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower