Evanston, Illinois vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 28.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,876 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Evanston, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower