Pittsfield Metro Area, MA Cost of Living


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Pittsfield cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
24.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Pittsfield Massachuse Metro Area, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 24.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Pittsfield Metro Area, MA

Housing costs in Pittsfield?
A typical home costs $321,900, which is 4.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.2% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pittsfield costs $1,420 per month, which is 0.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 50.7% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Pittsfield?
To live comfortably in Pittsfield Massachuse Metro Area, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $61,560 for a family, and $43,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pittsfield?
The cost of living in the Pittsfield, MA Metro Area is lower than the US average, with an index of 96.2 compared to the national average of 100. Despite its lower cost of living, the median house value in this area is still relatively high at $321,900 which is only slightly below the US average of $338,100. This makes Pittsfield a great place to settle down and enjoy a lower cost of living while still having access to higher real estate value.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPittsfieldMassachusettsUnited States
  96.2127.5100.0
  105.6108.9100
  100.490.2100.0
  98.5175.0100.0
  $321,900$557,300$338,100
  111.5%112.9%100.0%
  74.8107.9100.0
  116.8147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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