Marion, IN vs Plymouth, IN

Marion is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 61 compared to 71 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 Marion is $760/month compared to $957/month in Plymouth — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $83,200 median vs $122,200.

Median household income in Marion is $43,349 compared to $53,115 in Plymouth (-18.4%). 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 Marion spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Plymouth.