Plymouth, MN vs Ramsey, MN

Ramsey is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 127 compared to 119 for Ramsey, 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 $1,780/month in Ramsey — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Plymouth has cheaper rent, Ramsey actually has lower median home values ($345,000 vs $474,700).

Median household income in Plymouth is $133,865 compared to $112,060 in Ramsey (+19.5%). While Plymouth 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 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Ramsey.

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