salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,640 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 28 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pittsfield?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pittsfield
| Size | Pittsfield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,024 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $996 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,394 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,616 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,215 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pittsfield overall?
Everyday prices in the Pittsfield metro area are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Pittsfield
Life in Pittsfield
What jobs pay in Pittsfield
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $154,860 | 12.3% |
| Pharmacist | $137,910 | 13.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $137,620 | 13.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,730 | 14.0% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,640 | 16.0% |
| Lawyer | $107,400 | 17.8% |
| Registered Nurse | $104,950 | 18.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,810 | 18.9% |
| Operations Manager | $98,210 | 19.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $97,980 | 19.5% |
| Accountant | $84,640 | 22.6% |
| Plumber | $81,970 | 23.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,910 | 24.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,480 | 24.3% |
| Police Officer | $76,940 | 24.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,940 | 25.1% |
| Electrician | $74,780 | 25.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $63,900 | 29.9% |
| Carpenter | $63,050 | 30.3% |
| Truck Driver | $59,330 | 32.2% |
| Firefighter | $56,640 | 33.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,620 | 41.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $45,990 | 41.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,650 | 42.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $43,970 | 43.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,450 | 48.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,950 | 53.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,540 | 53.7% |
| Cashier | $34,380 | 55.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pittsfield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $192 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $256,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pittsfield, MA?
Renting in Pittsfield costs a median of about $1,591 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Pittsfield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,640 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsfield cheap or expensive?
Pittsfield is rated OK: rent takes 25.1% of the typical household income of $76,123. It ranks 28th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pittsfield?
The median homeowner in Pittsfield pays $4,148 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.
Is Pittsfield more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pittsfield?
The median home value in Pittsfield is $256,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
43,457 people live in Pittsfield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.