Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, California vs Pittsfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 49.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $42,121 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Oakland, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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