Plymouth, WI vs Watertown, WI

Plymouth is moderately more affordable than Watertown, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Plymouth scores 74 compared to 82 for Watertown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Watertown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Plymouth is $865/month compared to $1,061/month in Watertown — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plymouth is more affordable at $194,900 median vs $211,500.

Median household income in Plymouth is $67,784 compared to $68,333 in Watertown (-0.8%). Watertown 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, less than the 18.6% in Watertown.