Greenfield, MA vs Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield is moderately more affordable than Greenfield, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 91 compared to 85 for Pittsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,097/month compared to $1,094/month in Pittsfield — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pittsfield is more affordable at $233,700 median vs $252,000.

Median household income in Greenfield is $53,961 compared to $68,386 in Pittsfield (-21.1%). Pittsfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Pittsfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 46.1°F). Pittsfield receives more rainfall at 44.2" per year compared to 42.2" in Greenfield.