Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 142.9% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $242,938 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in San Jose
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Pittsfield, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  484.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  106.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher