Hartford, Connecticut vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 5.1% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $3,035 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Hartford, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower