Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Pittsfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 37.0% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $31,495 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Salinas, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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