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Is Plymouth, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,10837% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,379about $6,115/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$213,30036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.8 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,320 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 42 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Plymouth
$1,108
Altoona
$1,722
St. Francis
$2,180
Rice Lake
$1,138
Delavan
$1,042
McFarland
$1,925
Sheboygan Falls
$1,097

How much do households earn in Plymouth?

Under $25k
16.8%
$25k–50k
21.3%
$50k–100k
39.5%
$100k–150k
12.6%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Plymouth

SizePlymouthU.S. average
Studio$733$1,338
1 bedroom$773$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,072$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,025$1,698

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

How expensive is Plymouth overall?

Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
90
Other services
100
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 Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Plymouth

🏛️ Property tax$3,252a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$116a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Plymouth

Commute to work15.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plymouth?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $372 a month less.

Renting
$1,108
Owning
$1,480

Owning assumes a typical $213,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Plymouth, WI?

Renting in Plymouth costs a median of about $1,108 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,320 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Plymouth cheap or expensive?

Plymouth is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $73,379. It ranks 42nd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Plymouth?

The median homeowner in Plymouth pays $3,252 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Plymouth more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below 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 $213,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,890 people live in Plymouth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.