Plymouth, MN vs Rosemount, MN

Rosemount is moderately more affordable than Plymouth, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 127 compared to 119 for Rosemount, 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 $1,614/month in Rosemount — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rosemount is more affordable at $406,100 median vs $474,700.

Median household income in Plymouth is $133,865 compared to $127,247 in Rosemount (+5.2%). The higher salaries in Plymouth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Plymouth spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Rosemount.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.9°F). Rosemount receives more rainfall at 31.6" per year compared to 30.7" in Plymouth.