New Sharon, IA vs Plymouth, IA

New Sharon is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. New Sharon scores 59 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 New Sharon is $564/month compared to $830/month in Plymouth — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Sharon has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($105,200 vs $125,000).

Median household income in New Sharon is $60,000 compared to $66,250 in Plymouth (-9.4%). The higher salaries in Plymouth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of New Sharon spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, New Sharon is notably warmer with an average of 50.7°F compared to 45.6°F in Plymouth. New Sharon receives more rainfall at 37" per year compared to 36.3" in Plymouth.