Falmouth, MA vs Plymouth, MA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Falmouth, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Falmouth scores 134 compared to 125 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Falmouth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Falmouth is $1,175/month compared to $1,701/month in Plymouth — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Falmouth has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($426,000 vs $745,900).

Median household income in Falmouth is $68,267 compared to $72,639 in Plymouth (-6%). Plymouth offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Falmouth spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.2°F vs 50°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 42.1" in Falmouth.