Plymouth, IL vs Thomson, IL

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Thomson, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 62 compared to 72 for Thomson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Thomson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $796/month compared to $940/month in Thomson — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $55,500 median vs $122,300.

Median household income in Plymouth is $39,750 compared to $54,063 in Thomson (-26.5%). While Thomson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plymouth spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Thomson.

Climate-wise, Plymouth is notably warmer with an average of 53°F compared to 49.9°F in Thomson. Plymouth receives more rainfall at 36.4" per year compared to 36.2" in Thomson.