Plymouth, MA vs Wilmington, MA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Plymouth is 24% cheaper than Wilmington. With a cost index of 125 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Plymouth to Wilmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $1,701/month compared to $2,412/month in Wilmington — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $426,000 median vs $646,200.

Median household income in Plymouth is $72,639 compared to $161,473 in Wilmington (-55%). While Wilmington 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 17.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.5°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 48" per year compared to 42.6" in Wilmington.