Jefferson City, MO vs Pittsfield, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Jefferson City

75.1

#501 nationally

vs

Pittsfield

72.6

#864 nationally

Pittsfield leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Jefferson City leads in crime level (9.1 vs 14.0). Jefferson City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 107).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Jefferson City, MO Pittsfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.1 (#501) 72.6 (#864)
Population 42,552 43,076
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $280,343 $313,325
Median Household Income $63,649 $66,859
Average Commute 15.5 min 17.8 min
Walk Score 24 40
Crime Level 9.1 14.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+34.4 D+39.9