Plymouth, MA vs Vineyard Haven, MA

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Vineyard Haven, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 125 compared to 146 for Vineyard Haven, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vineyard Haven 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 $1,379/month in Vineyard Haven — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Vineyard Haven has cheaper rent, Plymouth actually has lower median home values ($426,000 vs $815,000).

Median household income in Plymouth is $72,639 compared to $73,917 in Vineyard Haven (-1.7%). Vineyard Haven does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Plymouth spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Vineyard Haven.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.2°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 42.1" in Vineyard Haven.