Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Melrose Park, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melrose Park, New York is 4.4% cheaper than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,797 in Melrose Park, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melrose Park, New York is cheaper than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Melrose Park
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Melrose Park, NY
Compared to Pittsfield, Melrose Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower