Newburyport, MA vs Plymouth, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Plymouth is 19.4% cheaper than Newburyport. With a cost index of 125 vs 149, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Plymouth to Newburyport should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Newburyport is $1,511/month compared to $1,701/month in Plymouth — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newburyport has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($426,000 vs $792,400).

Median household income in Newburyport is $144,259 compared to $72,639 in Plymouth (+98.6%). While Newburyport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newburyport spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Plymouth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 50°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 40.9" in Newburyport.