Plymouth, MA vs Provincetown, MA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Provincetown, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 125 compared to 142 for Provincetown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Provincetown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $1,701/month compared to $1,331/month in Provincetown — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Provincetown has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($426,000 vs $786,900).

Median household income in Plymouth is $72,639 compared to $123,456 in Provincetown (-41.2%). While Provincetown 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 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Provincetown.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.9°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 45.2" in Provincetown.