Algoma, WI vs Plymouth, WI

Algoma is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Algoma scores 69 compared to 74 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plymouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Algoma is $812/month compared to $865/month in Plymouth — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Algoma is more affordable at $143,000 median vs $194,900.

Median household income in Algoma is $62,269 compared to $67,784 in Plymouth (-8.1%). While Plymouth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Algoma spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Plymouth.