Plymouth, MA vs Sandwich, MA

Plymouth, MA and Sandwich, MA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Plymouth scores 125 while Sandwich scores 132 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $1,701/month compared to $1,729/month in Sandwich — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $426,000 median vs $511,000.

Median household income in Plymouth is $72,639 compared to $108,583 in Sandwich (-33.1%). While Sandwich 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 19.1% in Sandwich.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 51.5°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 44.7" in Sandwich.