What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clara, Californiacompared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 445% more expensive in Santa Clara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clara, California copmared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $100,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $265,650 in Santa Clara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSFIELD vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 165.6% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $265,650 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA

Compared to Pittsfield, Santa Clara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

165.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

653.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.7% lower

Commute

91.7% higher

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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