Salem, Oregon vs. Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 13.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,819 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Salem, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher