Houston, Texas vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 7.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,602 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Houston, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher