Lansing, IA vs Plymouth, IA

Lansing is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Lansing scores 61 compared to 66 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 Lansing is $581/month compared to $830/month in Plymouth — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lansing has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($105,200 vs $145,800).

Median household income in Lansing is $49,537 compared to $66,250 in Plymouth (-25.2%). 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 Lansing spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.1°F vs 45.6°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 33.9" in Lansing.