Phillipsburg, New Jersey vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 5.5% cheaper than Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,115 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Phillipsburg, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg, NJ vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Phillipsburg, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower