Plymouth, MN vs Prior Lake, MN

Prior Lake is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 127 compared to 119 for Prior Lake, 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 $1,705/month compared to $1,548/month in Prior Lake — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Prior Lake is more affordable at $429,900 median vs $474,700.

Median household income in Plymouth is $133,865 compared to $130,278 in Prior Lake (+2.8%). Plymouth 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 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Prior Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.7°F). Plymouth receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 30.6" in Prior Lake.