Blaine, MN vs Plymouth, MN

Blaine is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Blaine scores 115 compared to 127 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 Blaine is $1,707/month compared to $1,705/month in Plymouth — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Plymouth has cheaper rent, Blaine actually has lower median home values ($327,500 vs $474,700).

Median household income in Blaine is $103,382 compared to $133,865 in Plymouth (-22.8%). 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 Blaine spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Plymouth.