Lexington, OH vs Plymouth, OH

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 68 compared to 63 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lexington is $756/month compared to $821/month in Plymouth — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lexington has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($100,400 vs $183,500).

Median household income in Lexington is $56,068 compared to $62,054 in Plymouth (-9.6%). 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 Lexington spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Plymouth.