Hempstead, New York vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 35.2% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,418 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Hempstead, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  56.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower