Pittsfield, MA Cost of Living


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Pittsfield cost of living score
95.9
Less expensive
4.1% lower
than the US average
24.8% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Pittsfield, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.1% lower than the U.S. average and 24.8% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Pittsfield, MA

Housing costs in Pittsfield?
A typical home costs $263,800, which is 22.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pittsfield costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 44.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Pittsfield?
To live comfortably in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $50,400 for a family, and $45,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pittsfield?
Pittsfield, MA has a relatively low cost of living. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, Pittsfield has a score of 101.5 and the US average is 100. This means that overall, goods and services in Pittsfield are 1.5% less expensive than the national average. Additionally, housing costs are particularly low with an index of 89.2 compared to the US average of 100 – meaning you can find quality housing for much less than other areas of the country. With these factors combined, Pittsfield is an attractive place for individuals and families looking to save money on living costs while still maintaining a high quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPittsfieldMassachusettsUnited States
  95.9127.5100.0
  100.9108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  74.8175.0100.0
  $263,800$557,300$338,100
  111.2%112.9%100.0%
  73.3107.9100.0
  117.5147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have grown up in Pittsfield, moved away, and came back. The loss of the GE manufacturing plant in the 80's adversely affected this blue collar city. This is not the  More

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Pittsfield has done nothing to attract any form of business for the 40 of 47 years that I have lived here. The current tax rate is now 3.7% for business property - that  More

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Hello, I was surprised to see Pittsfield, MA, listed as one of the towns with least crime. We've had 4 shootings since the beginning of the year! Where do you get  More

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