Cambridge, NE vs Plymouth, NE

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 63 compared to 67 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 Cambridge is $731/month compared to $929/month in Plymouth — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cambridge has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $104,800).

Median household income in Cambridge is $60,066 compared to $54,375 in Plymouth (+10.5%). Cambridge offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.2°F vs 51.5°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 29.5" per year compared to 20.1" in Cambridge.