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

Transportation is 27% more expensive in Springfield.

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

A salary of $190,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $197,729 in Springfield, Massachusetts (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, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 4.1% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $197,729 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
27% more expensive in Springfield
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Pittsfield, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

27.4% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

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