Plymouth, MA vs Wareham Center, MA

Wareham Center is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 125 compared to 109 for Wareham Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Plymouth 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 $1,207/month in Wareham Center — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wareham Center is more affordable at $411,500 median vs $426,000.

Median household income in Plymouth is $72,639 compared to $88,424 in Wareham Center (-17.9%). Wareham Center offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Plymouth spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Wareham Center.

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