What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Illinoiscompared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Illinois copmared to Pittsfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts could decrease to $42,599 in Springfield, Illinois (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. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,599 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Springfield
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Springfield, IL

Compared to Pittsfield, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

4.5% lower

Health

11.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsfield, MA vs. Springfield, IL

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