Littleton Common, MA vs Plymouth, MA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Littleton Common, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Littleton Common scores 133 compared to 125 for Plymouth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Littleton Common can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Littleton Common is $1,604/month compared to $1,701/month in Plymouth — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Littleton Common has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($426,000 vs $551,800).

Median household income in Littleton Common is $129,347 compared to $72,639 in Plymouth (+78.1%). While Littleton Common is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Littleton Common spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 50°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 42.6" in Littleton Common.