Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 89.6% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $151,684 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Seattle
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Pittsfield, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  316.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% lower
  Commute
  87.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher