Salem, Massachusetts vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 29.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,400 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Salem, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower