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Is Plymouth, MA expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 38 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,79059% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,117about $7,343/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$446,80034% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,600 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 92 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Plymouth
$2,790
Middleborough Center
$2,301
Clinton
$1,912
Mansfield Center
$2,784
Athol
$1,236
Whitinsville
$1,321
Medfield
$2,222

How much do households earn in Plymouth?

Under $25k
11.4%
$25k–50k
24.1%
$50k–100k
33.9%
$100k–150k
18.5%
$150k+
10.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Plymouth

SizePlymouthU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,802$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,025$1,509
3 bedrooms$3,107$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Plymouth overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Plymouth, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Plymouth

🏛️ Property tax$5,687a year · 1.27% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$132a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Plymouth

Commute to work25.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plymouth?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $310 a month less.

Renting
$2,790
Owning
$3,100

Owning assumes a typical $446,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Plymouth, MA?

Renting in Plymouth costs a median of about $2,790 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in Plymouth?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,600 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Plymouth cheap or expensive?

Plymouth is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.0% of the typical household income of $88,117. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Plymouth?

The median homeowner in Plymouth pays $5,687 a year in property taxes, about 1.27% of the median home value.

Is Plymouth more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Plymouth?

The median home value in Plymouth is $446,800, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

7,918 people live in Plymouth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.