Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 82.6% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $193,555 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Arlington
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Pittsfield, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% higher
      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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher